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reverse

英 [rɪ'vɜːs] 美[rɪ'vɝs]
  • n. 背面;相反;倒退;失败
  • vt. 颠倒;倒转
  • adj. 反面的;颠倒的;反身的
  • vi. 倒退;逆叫

英英释意


1. a relation of direct opposition;
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3. an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5. (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
6. turning in the opposite direction