Adverse



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 不利的, 相反的; 敌对的
• ［英］ adj. 不利的(causing harm), 相反的 ( acting in a contrary direction; contrary) ; 敌对的 ( hostile)
• ［记］ ad ( 坏) +verse ( 转) -> 逆反的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere
• Date: 14th century
• 1. acting against or in a contrary direction ; hostile hindered by adverse winds
• 2.
  • a. opposed to one's interests an adverse verdictheard testimony adverse to their position; especially unfavorable adverse criticism
  • b. causing harm ; harmful adverse drug effects
• 3. archaic opposite in position
• • adversely adverb
• • adverseness noun

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