March 23, 2015　=========
☆ adverse 不利な
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Do you know this word? There is another very similar word in English, “averse” – all that is different is that the “d” is missing. You can probably guess that these words are very similar in meaning. You’re right! They are both adjectives. Adverse is generally used to mean “unfavorable” or “unlucky” or “contrary.” Averse is used to mean “being opposed to” or “being contrary to.”
Based on that information can you tell how they would be used differently? Adverse is not used with people, but instead used to describe events or effects. Averse is used to describe people. Here are some examples:
adverse reviews
adverse economic trends
adverse weather
He is a risk-averse investor. (He doesn’t like to take risks when he is investing money.)
He is not averse to having a drink after work. (In other words, he likes to have a drink after work.)
Bye,
Chris