nemesis

• 名词，指长期以来势不两立的对手或敌人，也指导致某人失败或毁灭的根源；常用来表示不可避免的报应或惩罚。

A noun referring to a long-standing rival, opponent, or source of downfall; often used to describe an inescapable agent of retribution or defeat.

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1. Archenemy or rivalC1formal

   A long-standing rival or opponent that one cannot defeat.

   宿敌

   • Batman's nemesis is the Joker.
   • He finally faced his nemesis in the championship match.
   • The superhero fought his nemesis in the final battle.

   同义词adversarybaneenemyfoeopponentrival

2. Cause of downfallC1formal

   Something that causes someone's ruin or failure.

   败亡之因

   • Procrastination is the nemesis of productivity.
   • His arrogance became his nemesis.
   • The harsh winter was the nemesis of the unprepared travelers.

   同义词banecursedestroyerdownfallruinscourgeundoing