reversal
英[rɪ'vɜːs(ə)l]
美[rɪ'vɝsl]
英英释意
- 1. a change from one state to the opposite state;
- "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
- 2. an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- 3. turning in an opposite direction or position;
- "the reversal of the image in the lens"
- 4. a decision to reverse an earlier decision
- 5. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
- 6. turning in the opposite direction
- 7. the act of reversing the order or place of
- 8. a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view;
- "an about-face on foreign policy"