英语词汇“adverse”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

Steer clear of anything adverse. If it's adverse, it's working against you — like adverse weather conditions or the adverse effects of eating too much sugar.

Coming from the Latin adversus meaning "turned against," adverse is an adjective describing a factor that seems to work against or actively harm something. Think of the related word, adversary, which means enemy or opponent, so that if something is adverse, it acts as if it were the enemy. Often you can find expressions such as "he is risk adverse" as a way to say that someone doesn't like taking risks.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

adverse / averse

Adverse and averse are both turn-offs, but adverse is something harmful, and averse is a strong feeling of dislike. Rainstorms can cause adverse conditions, and many people are averse to rain.

Adverse describes something that works against you, like a tornado or a computer crash, and is usually applied to things. It's often followed by the word effects:

More significantly, he has shown that if such ageing cells are selectively destroyed, these adverse effects go away. (Economist)

The pact was intended to limit the adverse effects of climate change but only obliged developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Scientific American)

Averse is usually applied to feelings, attitudes, or people. It's a strong feeling of opposition — it's a big "no thanks" and it's often followed by to. Averse also goes with risk to describe people (or banks) who don't like taking them:

Balth isn't averse to including human beings in his work. (Seattle Times)

Nevertheless, Ms. Fishbein is not averse to a large sociable gathering. (New York Times)

Your survey shows that banks are more risk-averse than they used to be. (Business Week)

If it's a force of nature working against you, use adverse. Kick out the "d" and a person can be averseto or againstanything, like rainy days or gambling.

WORD FAMILY

adverse: adversely, adversity+/adversity: adversities

USAGE EXAMPLES

If these ignite a trade war, the adverse side effects may well backfire on U.S. workers and firms.

Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017)

The 8 percent threshold in the adverse scenario was also a requirement the ECB set for ailing Greek banks in a 2015 review.

Reuters(Dec 29, 2016)

“Football is susceptible to change and in adverse situations we managers are often the ones who are wronged,” Ramos said.

Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016)

1adj in an opposing direction

adverse currents

Syn

contrary
unfavorable, unfavourable

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

2adj contrary to your interests or welfare

adverse circumstances

Syn

inauspicious, untoward
unfavorable, unfavourable

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

单词	adverse
释义	adverse (once / 552 pages) adj Steer clear of anything adverse. If it's adverse, it's working against you — like adverse weather conditions or the adverse effects of eating too much sugar. Coming from the Latin adversus meaning "turned against," adverse is an adjective describing a factor that seems to work against or actively harm something. Think of the related word, adversary, which means enemy or opponent, so that if something is adverse, it acts as if it were the enemy. Often you can find expressions such as "he is risk adverse" as a way to say that someone doesn't like taking risks. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS adverse / averse Adverse and averse are both turn-offs, but adverse is something harmful, and averse is a strong feeling of dislike. Rainstorms can cause adverse conditions, and many people are averse to rain. Adverse describes something that works against you, like a tornado or a computer crash, and is usually applied to things. It's often followed by the word effects: More significantly, he has shown that if such ageing cells are selectively destroyed, these adverse effects go away. (Economist) The pact was intended to limit the adverse effects of climate change but only obliged developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Scientific American) Averse is usually applied to feelings, attitudes, or people. It's a strong feeling of opposition — it's a big "no thanks" and it's often followed by to. Averse also goes with risk to describe people (or banks) who don't like taking them: Balth isn't averse to including human beings in his work. (Seattle Times) Nevertheless, Ms. Fishbein is not averse to a large sociable gathering. (New York Times) Your survey shows that banks are more risk-averse than they used to be. (Business Week) If it's a force of nature working against you, use adverse. Kick out the "d" and a person can be averseto or againstanything, like rainy days or gambling. WORD FAMILY adverse: adversely, adversity+/adversity: adversities USAGE EXAMPLES If these ignite a trade war, the adverse side effects may well backfire on U.S. workers and firms. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) The 8 percent threshold in the adverse scenario was also a requirement the ECB set for ailing Greek banks in a 2015 review. Reuters(Dec 29, 2016) “Football is susceptible to change and in adverse situations we managers are often the ones who are wronged,” Ramos said. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj in an opposing direction adverse currents Syn contrary unfavorable, unfavourable (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose 2adj contrary to your interests or welfare adverse circumstances Syn inauspicious, untoward unfavorable, unfavourable not encouraging or approving or pleasing
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