opposite, contrary, adverse, reverse, converse

名詞 reverse:

1. a relation of direct opposition
   同義詞：contrary, opposite
2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   同義詞：reversal, setback, blow, black eye
4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
   同義詞：verso
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
   同義詞：reversion, reversal, turnabout, turnaround

動詞 reverse:

1. change to the contrary
   同義詞：change by reversal, turn
2. turn inside out or upside down
   同義詞：turn back, invert
3. rule against
   同義詞：overrule, overturn, override, overthrow
4. annul by recalling or rescinding
   同義詞：revoke, annul, lift, countermand, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate

形容詞 reverse:

1. directed or moving toward the rear
   同義詞：rearward
2. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
   同義詞：inverse
3. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

1. The 50p coin has a crowned lion on its reverse.
   50便士硬幣反面的圖案是個戴皇冠的獅子。
2. He reversed the coin and examined it carefully.
   他把硬幣倒過來，仔細(xì)檢查。
3. After several reverses the enemy was forced to retreat.
   幾經(jīng)失敗之后，敵軍被迫后撤。
4. These financial reverses will prevent my taking a holiday.
   這些經(jīng)濟上的挫折使我不能去度假了。

re.verse

adj.Abbr. rev.（形容詞）縮寫 rev.

Turned backward in position, direction, or order.
顛倒的：在位置、方向或次序上向后轉(zhuǎn)的
Having the back showing or in view of the observer.
背面的：顯露出背面的或背對觀察者的
Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual.
反常的：與通常相反的方式移動、行動或被組織的
Causing backward movement:
倒轉(zhuǎn)的：引起向后運動的：
例句：
a reverse gear.
倒車檔

Printing Printed in such a way that the normally colored part appears white against a colored or black background.
【印刷術(shù)】 色彩逆轉(zhuǎn)的：以一種使正常的有色部分在有色或黑色的背景上看起來是白色的方式印刷的
n.Abbr. rev.（名詞）縮寫 rev.
The opposite or contrary:
相反，顛倒：相反的事物或相反的方面：
例句：
All along we thought Sue was older than Bill, but just the reverse was true.
一直以來我們認(rèn)為蘇比比爾大，而事實恰恰相反

The back or rear part.
背面：后面或后方的部分
The side of a coin or medal that does not carry the principal design; the verso.
反面：錢幣或獎?wù)挛磶е饕O(shè)計的那一面；反面
A change to an opposite position, condition, or direction.
轉(zhuǎn)向：向相反的位置、狀態(tài)或方向的改變
A change in fortune from better to worse; a setback:
倒霉：財運上從更好到更壞的改變；下跌：
例句：
suffered financial reverses.
遭受財政困難

A mechanism, such as a gear in a motor vehicle, that is used to reverse movement.
倒退裝置：用來逆轉(zhuǎn)運動的機械或結(jié)構(gòu)，如電動運輸工具中的齒輪
The position or operating condition of such a mechanism.
倒車：這樣一個機械的位置或運行狀態(tài)
Movement in an opposite direction.
倒退：在相反方向上的運動
Football An offensive play in which a back running in one direction executes a handoff to a back running in the opposite direction.
【橄欖球】 背向傳球：一種進(jìn)攻性游戲，其中一個向一個方向奔跑的后衛(wèi)把球傳給向相反方向奔跑的后衛(wèi)
v.（動詞）
re.versed,re.vers.ing,re.vers.es
v.tr.（及物動詞）
To turn around to the opposite direction.
反轉(zhuǎn)：轉(zhuǎn)向相反方向
To turn inside out or upside down.
外翻：把里面的翻出來或顛倒
To exchange the positions of; transpose.
對換：交換…的位置；使變位
Law To revoke or annul (a decision or decree, for example).
【法律】 撤消：撤消或取消（例如一個判決或法令）

To cause to adopt a contrary viewpoint.
推翻看法：使采取相反的論點
To change to the opposite:
取消：使變?yōu)橄喾吹模?/br>例句：
reversed their planned course of action.
取消他們的計劃行動

To cause (an engine or a mechanism) to function in reverse.
使逆轉(zhuǎn)：使（引擎或機械裝置）逆向運行
v.intr.（不及物動詞）
To turn or move in the opposite direction.
逆行：在相反方向轉(zhuǎn)動或移動
To reverse the action of an engine.
逆轉(zhuǎn)：使引擎逆向運行

<習(xí)慣用語>reverse (one`s) field
To turn and proceed in the opposite direction.
向相反方向運動：在相反的方向轉(zhuǎn)動或推進(jìn)
來源：
Middle English revers
中古英語 revers
from Old French
源自 古法語
from Latin reversus [past participle of] revertere [to turn back] * see revert
源自 拉丁語 reversus [] revertere的過去分詞 [向后轉(zhuǎn)] *參見 revert

【引伸】
reverse.ly
adv.（副詞）
revers.er
n.（名詞）
<參考詞匯><同義詞>reverse,invert,transposeThese verbs are compared as they mean to change to the opposite position, direction, or course.
當(dāng)這些動詞都意為改變到相反的位置、方向或進(jìn)程時，常把它們進(jìn)行比較。
Reverse implies a complete turning about to a contrary position:
Reverse 指完全轉(zhuǎn)變至相反的位置：
例句：
reversed the paintings for a more satisfying effect. Toinvert is basically to turn something upside down or inside out, but the term may imply placing something in a reverse order:
倒轉(zhuǎn)繪畫品以得到更滿意的效果。 Invert 基本含義是指把某物倒置或里面轉(zhuǎn)到外面， 但此詞可能意指以相反順序放置某物：

例句：
inverted and aired the mattress;
倒轉(zhuǎn)并為彈簧床墊充氣；

例句：
inverting subject and verb to form an interrogative.
倒置主語和動詞以形成疑問語氣。

Transpose applies to altering position in a sequence by reversing or changing the order:
Transpose 意指通過倒轉(zhuǎn)或改變順序來改變次序上的位置：
例句：
often misspells receive by transposing the e and the i.
常因顛倒e 和 i的位置而錯拼 receive