obverse

n. (钱币、奖章等)正面, 主要的一面, 对立面 a. 正面的, 对应面的, 倒转的

发音

US /ˈɑb.vɚs/
其它
US /ɑbˈvɝs/
US /əbˈvɝs/

词形变化

obverses 复数 obverses

别名

obv.

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

    The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse.

  2. 2.

    A proposition obtained by obversion.

    数学 哲学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Corresponding; complementary.

    When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

  2. 2.

    Turned or facing toward the observer.

    The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.

  3. 3.

    Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.

    生物 植物学

    an obverse leaf

词汇关系

名词

反义词 1

reverse

上位词 4

side choice option alternative

下位词 1

head

整体词 1

coin

词源

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

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