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Reverses Meaning in English

word · lemma: reverse

ɹiˈvɝsəz/, /ɹiˈvɝsɪz/, /ɹɪˈvɝsɪz
ri-VUR-siz
ɹɪvˈɜːsɪz
ri-VUR-siz

释义

'Reverses' is the third person singular form of 'reverse,' meaning to change something to its opposite, go backward, or undo a previous action or direction.

用法与细微差别

'Reverses' is formal and used for processes, machines, or orders ('the car reverses', 'the decision reverses'). Not usually used for people casually. Common collocations: 'reverses a decision', 'reverses direction'. Do not confuse with 'returns' or 'undoes'.

例句

The car slowly reverses out of the driveway.

basic

She quickly reverses her decision.

basic

The machine reverses its process automatically.

basic

After considering the facts, the judge reverses her previous ruling.

natural

Sometimes life reverses plans you thought were set in stone.

natural

The river sometimes reverses its flow during heavy rains.

natural