英语近义词辨析（灾祸）
问题描述：
英语近义词辨析（灾祸）
adversity;mishap;misfortune;calamity都有灾祸的意思
其中有什么异同吗?哪些可以互换?程度轻重如何?
答
calamity最重
adversity和misfortune程度一样,可互换
mishap最弱
字典为证（柯林斯字典）：
A calamity is an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal distress. (FORMAL)
Adversity is a very difficult or unfavorable situation.
= misfortune
A mishap is an unfortunate but not very serious event that happens to someone.