
reverse
/rɪˈvɜːs/ · /rɪˈvɝːs/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4312 in the learning path
逆转;撤销;倒车
Definitions
v. to change something to its opposite, or move backwards
逆转;撤销;倒车
adj. going in the opposite direction or order
相反的;反向的
n. the opposite of something, or its back surface
相反情况;背面
Example
He reversed the car slowly into the garage.
他慢慢地把车倒进车库。
Investment in renewable energy could help reverse the recent rise in emissions from electricity generation.
对可再生能源的投资可能有助于扭转近期发电排放量上升的趋势。
Collocations
- reverse a decision
- reverse a trend
- in reverse order
- the reverse side
Word family
- reversal (n.)
- reversible (adj.)
- irreversible (adj.)
Usage tip
倒车用reverse;撤销决定可说reverse a decision。
FAQ
- What does reverse mean?
- to change something to its opposite, or move backwards going in the opposite direction or order the opposite of something, or its back surface
- How is reverse pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈvɜːs/, US /rɪˈvɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.