Adversary



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.对手, 敌手
• ［英］ n.对手, 敌手 ( opponent; enemy)
• ［记］ ad+vers ( 转) +ary -> 对着转的人 -> 对手;注意: adversity ( 灾难)
• ［同］ 同根词: versatile ( 多功能的, 多才的) ; aversion ( 反感)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun (plural -saries)

• Date: 14th century
• one that contends with, opposes, or resists ; enemy
• • adversariness noun

II. adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1. of, relating to, or involving an adversary
• 2. having or involving antagonistic parties or opposing interests divorce can be an adversary proceeding

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