adversary
gb/ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi/ us/ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi/
C1
Engleză
~ 27000
ellenfél, ellenlábas, Sátán
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
1
ellenfél
B1
ellenlábas
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]'s adversary in [a conflict or competition]
In the final match, her toughest adversary turned out to be her former teammate.
A döntőben végül a volt csapattársa bizonyult a legkeményebb ellenfelének.
The company sees the new startup as a serious adversary in the market.
A cég komoly vetélytársnak tekinti az új startupot a piacon.
The two political adversaries shook hands after the debate.
Cybersecurity experts warn that their most dangerous adversary is often invisible.
The hero finally confronted his long-time adversary on the battlefield.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He lost the game to a strong adversary.
Kikapott a játékban egy erős ellenféltől.
The two leaders were adversaries during the war.
A két vezető a háború idején ellenfelek voltak.
In court, her adversary tried to show she was lying.
The team watched video to learn about their adversary.
They joined forces to fight a common adversary.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use "enemy" when "opponent" or "adversary" would be better. "Enemy" can sound too strong in neutral contexts like sports or business. Also, learners sometimes confuse the noun "adversary" with the adjective "adversarial" (e.g., saying *"he is my adversarial"* instead of "he is my adversary" or "our relationship is adversarial"). Finally, "adversary" is more formal than "opponent" and is less common in casual speech.
Sens
opponent in conflict or competition
Colocații
worthy adversary
|formidable adversary
|political adversary
|common adversary
|face an adversary
|defeat an adversary
Sinonime
opponent (More common in everyday language and especially in sports or debates; slightly less formal than "adversary".)
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enemy (Suggests stronger hatred or hostility, often in war or deep personal conflict.)
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rival (Focuses on competition, especially for the same goal or position, and may be less hostile than "adversary".)
Antonime
ally (An ally supports you in a conflict instead of opposing you.)
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friend (A friend is someone on your side in life, not someone who stands against you.)
Teme
conflict
|sports
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A person or group you fight, compete, or argue against.
A person, group, or force that opposes, competes with, or fights against another in a conflict, contest, or struggle.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
LITERARY
2
Sátán
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
the Adversary
In the sermon, the pastor warned the congregation to resist the Adversary.
A prédikációban a lelkész arra figyelmeztette a gyülekezetet, hogy álljanak ellen a Sátánnak.
The novel portrays the Adversary as a charming figure who leads people away from the truth.
A regény a Sátánt elbűvölő alaknak ábrázolja, aki elvezeti az embereket az igazságtól.
Some theologians debate how literally we should understand the Adversary in these ancient texts.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In this story, the Adversary tries to lead people away from God.
Ebben a történetben a Sátán megpróbálja elfordítani az embereket Istentől.
The priest told them to pray for strength against the Adversary.
A pap azt mondta nekik, hogy imádkozzanak erőért a Sátán ellen.
In some poems, the Adversary speaks to people and tempts them.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that this sense is usually written with a capital "A" ("the Adversary") and used mainly in religious or literary writing. They may also confuse this special religious meaning with the general meaning of "adversary" as any opponent.
Sens
the Devil or Satan (religious)
Colocații
the Adversary
|resist the Adversary
|tempted by the Adversary
|defeat the Adversary
Sinonime
Satan (A proper name used mainly in Christian and related religious texts; essentially the same figure as "the Adversary" in this sense.)
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the Devil (The most common English term for this figure in general religious and cultural contexts.)
Antonime
God (In many religious views, God represents ultimate good, making God the direct opposite of the Adversary.)
Teme
religion
|mythology
Definiție
In some religions, another name for the Devil or Satan, seen as the great enemy of God and good things.
In some religious traditions, the Devil or Satan, viewed as the main personal being opposing God and goodness, often written as "the Adversary."
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
adversary
IPA
GB/ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi/
US/ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi/
Silabe și accent
ad - versary (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: adversary
- Plural: adversaries
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
adversaries
noun
Core family
adversarial
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-adversarial
adjective
Advanced or less common
adversarially
adverb
Expresii
adversary system
1/ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
legal system with opposing sides
A type of legal system where two sides fight their case against each other in front of a judge or jury.
Exemple
- Many English-speaking countries use an adversary system, where lawyers for each side argue their case.
- Critics say the adversary system can make trials feel like a game to win, rather than a search for truth.
know your adversary
1/nˈoʊ jˈʊɹ ˈædvɚsˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
study and understand your opponent
To learn and understand as much as you can about the person or group you are fighting or competing against.
Exemple
- Good lawyers always say you must know your adversary before you go to court.
- To win the campaign, the candidate spent months trying to know her adversary and his strategies.