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