释义 |
Noun: reversal ri'vursul- A change from one state to the opposite state
"there was a reversal of autonomic function" - An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- reverse, setback, blow, black eye - Turning in an opposite direction or position
"the reversal of the image in the lens" - turn around - A decision to reverse an earlier decision
- change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout [N. Amer], turnaround - A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
- Turning in the opposite direction
- reversion, reverse, turnabout [N. Amer], turnaround - The act of reversing the order or place of
- transposition - A major change in attitude or principle or point of view
- about-face, volte-face, policy change
Derived forms: reversals See also: reverse Type of: change, change of direction, change of state, deciding, decision making, happening, judgement, judgment, judicial decision, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, reordering, reorientation, turn, turning Antonym: affirmation Encyclopedia: Reversal |