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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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》