the reverse

相關詞: reverse

片語

Definition

  1. The opposite of what has been previously stated or suggested.

    相反的情况

    • You might assume that people who pay no attention to their diet would be fatter and unhealthier; in reality, the reverse is true.

      你可能會認為不注意飲食的人會更胖、更不健康;但實際上,情況恰恰相反。

    • Despite what the official news reports stated, he believed the reverse.

      儘管官方新聞報導這樣說,他卻相信相反的情況。

    • People commonly assume that stress leads to decreased productivity, but studies show the reverse.

      人們通常認為壓力會導致生產力下降,但研究表明情況恰恰相反。

  2. The back or opposite side of a coin, medal, or similar object.

    「(硬幣、獎章等的)背面,反面」

    • The reverse of the coin features the design of the royal coat of arms.

      這枚硬幣的背面有皇家徽章的設計。

    • The reverse of the medal is engraved with the athlete's name.

      獎章的背面刻有運動員的名字。

    • He examined the reverse of the coin to see if it was unique.

      他檢查了硬幣的背面,看它是否獨特。