单词 | adversity |
释义 | adversity (ædvɜːʳsɪti ) Word forms: adversities variable noun [oft in/of N] Adversity is a very difficult or unfavourable situation. He showed courage in adversity. Synonyms: hardship, trouble, distress, suffering Collocations: handle adversity What matters to us and the board at this moment is how we, as a club, handle adversity and the pressure it brings. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Finally, it gives you a chance to see how you both handle the adversity of being apart. Christianity Today (2000) But that does not mean he cannot handle adversity. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The storm-tossed climax has some of the best elements of all stories of male bonding in the face of adversity. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The dad-of-two received a special award for courage in the face of adversity at the glittering ceremony. The Sun (2011) Still, we plucky British like to keep cheerful in the face of adversity. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was stoicism in the face of adversity, although to be honest they did not have much choice. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is little hope in the whole system, which is like some kind of trench warfare in the face of adversity. Times, Sunday Times (2016) So he has a track record of overcoming adversity. The Sun (2013) But Wall showed he had the patience to overcome adversity. The Sun (2010) It is not just a sports competition but a message to the world as to what can be done to overcome adversity. The Sun (2016) We respect people who overcome adversity but the heroes are not the guys who come back from sporting injury. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Translations: Chinese: 困境 Japanese: 苦境 |
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