C1 adjective 正式

adversary

/ˈæd.və.ser.i/

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.

例句

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1

The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.

The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
adversary
副词
adversely
形容词
adversary
相关
adversity
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记忆技巧

Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.

快速测验

In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.

正确!

正确答案是: adversary

例句

1

The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.

everyday

The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.

2

The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.

formal

The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.

3

I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.

informal

I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.

4

Political scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.

academic

Political scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.

5

They adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.

business

They adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.

词族

名词
adversary
副词
adversely
形容词
adversary
相关
adversity

常见搭配

adversary system adversary system
adversary relationship adversary relationship
adversary proceeding adversary proceeding
adversary stance adversary stance
adversary party adversary party

常用短语

adversary system of justice

adversary system of justice

worthy adversary

worthy adversary

political adversary

political adversary

容易混淆的词

adversary vs adversity

Adversity refers to a state of hardship or misfortune, whereas adversary refers to an opponent or the state of being an opponent.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'adversary' when they mean 'adversity.' Remember: 'adversary' is a person or a type of relationship, while 'adversity' is a difficult situation.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.

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词源

From the Latin 'adversarius', meaning 'opponent or enemy,' derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'vertere' (to turn).

语法模式

Often used attributively before a noun in legal English. Functions as a noun in its most frequent usage, with the plural form 'adversaries'.
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文化背景

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.

快速测验

In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.

正确!

正确答案是: adversary

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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