by 1892, from adversary + -al (1). Probably coined to avoid confusion which might arise with use of adversary (adj.), which is attested from late 14c. Related: Adversarially.
权威例句
1. In our country there is an adversarial relationship between government and business.
在我国,官商之间存在一种对立关系。
2. the adversarial nature of the two-party system
两党制的对抗性
3. Sir Peter would also like to see the current adversarial system of advocacy examined by the royal commission.
彼得爵士也乐于见到王室委员会审查当前对抗式的辩护制度。
4. The adversarial guys had a hell of time.
那些极力反对我们的人都感到老大不好受.
5. Kill 500 enemies in multiplayer adversarial with at least 6 players present.