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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

双语例句


1. Amis tells the story in reverse, from the moment the man dies.
埃米斯以倒叙的方式讲述了这个故事,从这个男人死去的时候开始讲起。

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2. The wrong attitude will have exactly the reverse effect.
错误的态度会产生完全相反的效果。

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3. The company had to do something to reverse its sliding fortunes.
这个公司不得不采取一些措施扭转下滑的运势。

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4. The bank reserves the right to reverse any transfers or payments.
银行保留撤销任何转账或支付操作的权利。

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5. MPs hoped to reverse Britain's opt-out from the treaty.
国会议员希望推翻英国退出该条约的决定。

来自《权威词典》