C1 [ T ] to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite(使)反向;(使)倒转;彻底改变;推翻
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There is pressure on the council to reverse its decision.
He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.
They claim the product can reverse the signs of ageing.
To complete the test he had to reverse the vehicle into a parking space.
The court's ruling reverses the original judgment.
B2 [ I or T ] to drive a vehicle backwards倒车
to make a phone call that is paid for by the person receiving it打对方付费电话;使受话方付款
C2 the opposite of what has been suggested相反的情况(或事物);对立面
the back of a coin, medal, etc.(硬币、奖章等的)反面,背面
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Convention dictates that it is the man who asks the woman to marry him and not the reverse.
"So is he happier?" "Quite the reverse. I've never seen him more miserable."
It's a strange situation - it's the reverse of what you'd expect.
I thought that she'd be happier once he was home but in fact the reverse is true.
Andrew tends to look after the kids while Marie does the housework which is the reverse of this household.
C1 in the opposite order or way向相反方向;倒;逆
C2 [ U ] also reverse gear the method of controlling a vehicle that makes it go backwards倒车挡
[ C ] formal a defeat or failure失败;挫折
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