adverse
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈæd.vɜːs/ /ədˈvɜːs/ us/ædˈvɝːs/
C2 不利的；负面的；有害的
having a negative or harmful effect on something
The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions. 由于天气恶劣，这场比赛已被取消。
They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes. 这些变化为他们招致种种负面报道／非难。
So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects. 迄今为止，人们一直认为这种药物没有任何副作用。
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- He attracted a lot of adverse publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers.
- Reactions to the proposal so far have been adverse, but we may convince people in time.
- The world record attempt was postponed due to adverse conditions.
- He knew there would be an adverse reaction from his friends, so he tried to keep their affair secret.
- It is clear that these violent films have an adverse effect on children.