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obverse

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adj.正面的

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obverse为短语/超纲词汇

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副词:obversely

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vrs,vert=to turn(转移;改变;转向)

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reverse    

obverse


/'ɒbvɜ:s; `ɑbvɝs/
n (fml 文)
1 face, side, or part of a thing that is most noticeable or intended to be seen or shown 正面; 前面; 主要的一面
*[attrib 作定语] the obverse side 正面.
2 side of a coin or medal that has the head or main design on it (货币或奖章的)正面
*The head of the Queen appears on the obverse of British coins. 英国硬币的正面有女王的头像. Cf 参看reverse2 2.
3 counterpart; opposite 对应部分; 对立面
*The obverse of love is hate. 与爱相对的是恨.

obverse


n [singular]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin;Origin: obversus, from obvertere 'to turn toward']
formal the opposite of a particular situation or feeling
= oppositeobverse of
 The obverse of victory is defeat.
the obverse
technical the front side of a coin or medal
reverse