adversity

adversity [ədˈvə:siti] n.

1. ■ 逆境, 不幸, 苦难, 灾难

Mr. Huang has been a good friend to me in adversity or in prosperity. 不管我处于逆境还是顺境, 黄先生一直是我的好友。

A friend is known in adversity. 在患难之中才能看出(真假)朋友。

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习惯用语

A-is a good discipline.

1. ■ [谚]逆境是锻炼人的最好场所。

A-is a great schoolmaster].

1. ■ [谚]逆境是锻炼人的最好场所。

A-makes strange bedfellows.

1. ■ [谚]难中不择友,饥不择食。

A-acquaints men with strange bedfellows.

1. ■ [谚]难中不择友,饥不择食。