reverse

詞型變化：

名詞:reverser 副詞:reversely 動詞過去式:reversed 過去分詞:reversed 現在分詞:reversing 第三人稱單數:reverses 

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詞意辨析：

opposite, contrary, adverse, reverse, converse

這些形容詞均含“相反的、對立的”之意。
opposite: 指位置、方向、行動或想法等完全相反。
contrary: 一般指與某種主張、看法或行為等正好相反，隱含否定一方並不意味著肯定另一方的意味。
adverse: 通常指違害利益的、無生命的勢力或條件等，側重分歧。
reverse: 指朝相反方向的或反面(背面)的。
converse: 指在方向、行動或意見上相反的。

英文解釋：

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

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例句：

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，仔細檢查。
3. After several reverses the enemy was forced to retreat.
   幾經失敗之後，敵軍被迫後撤。
4. These financial reverses will prevent my taking a holiday.
   這些經濟上的挫折使我不能去度假了。