| 单词 | nemesis |
| 释义 | nemesis (once / 18791 pages) n Use the word nemesis to describe someone or something that always causes you major problems, like the runner on another school's track team who, for years, has been beating your time by a fraction of a second. The word nemesis describes a rival who just somehow seems able to get the best of you. It can be someone you compete against, someone whose skills are nearly identical to yours and yet, your nemesis always seems to finish ahead of you, get a higher grade, and generally make you feel flustered. Nemesis can also refer to something that always causes you problems, like public speaking, the nemesis of those who get tongue-tied when nervous. WORD FAMILYnemesis: nemeses USAGE EXAMPLESThose numbers alone belied the Patriots’ all-around dominance of their nemesis. Washington Post(Dec 18, 2016) And I will not root for my team’s lifelong nemesis. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) Ralphie is also bullied and beats up his nemesis, then cries afterward. Washington Post(Dec 01, 2016) n something causing misery or death Syn|Hyper bane, curse, scourge affliction a cause of great suffering and distress Nemesis (once / 9540 pages) n WORD FAMILY Nemesis: Nemeses USAGE EXAMPLESA group calling itself “Green Nemesis” posted the threat on the internet Monday, saying it intended to cause financial damage to the companies. Seattle Times(Dec 21, 2016) Nemesis pursues and punishes all administrations, but this one will get a double dose. Washington Post(Nov 15, 2016) “Nemesis of 1,000 Criminals, Will Retire to Log Cabin,” a Times headline read. New York Times(Sep 21, 2016) n (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance Exp Greek deity a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks |
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