adversary
Describes a person, group, or force that is in opposition or conflict with another; an opponent or enemy. In legal contexts, it refers to a system or proceeding where two parties represent opposing interests.
例文
3 / 5The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.
クイックテスト
In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.
正解！
正解は： adversary
例文
The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
everydayThe two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
formalThe adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
informalI didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
Political scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
academicPolitical scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
They adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.
businessThey adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
adversary system of justice
adversary system of justice
worthy adversary
worthy adversary
political adversary
political adversary
よく混同される語
Adversity refers to a state of hardship or misfortune, whereas adversary refers to an opponent or the state of being an opponent.
使い方のコツ
While 'adversary' is most common as a noun, it functions as an adjective primarily in legal and political contexts (e.g., 'adversary system'). In most other contexts, 'adversarial' is the more common adjective form.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'adversary' when they mean 'adversity.' Remember: 'adversary' is a person or a type of relationship, while 'adversity' is a difficult situation.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.
語源
From the Latin 'adversarius', meaning 'opponent or enemy,' derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'vertere' (to turn).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The 'adversary system' is a hallmark of common law legal traditions (like in the US and UK), where two sides present their case to an impartial judge.
クイックテスト
In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.
正解！
正解は： adversary
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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