n.1. 背面；反面the reverse of a coin货币的背面
We must see the reverse as well as the obverse side of things.我们既要看到事物的正面，也要看到事物的反面。
2. 相反；反转Edwin is afraid of Angela, but the reverse is also true.艾德温怕安琪拉，但反过来说也对。
You think I gave him the fruit, but the reverse is true; he gave it to me.你认为我给了他水果，可是事实正相反；他给了我水果。
3. 失败；逆运an unexpected reverse意外的恶运
4. 〈汽车〉倒挡Put the car into reverse.把车挂上倒挡。