| 释义 |
re·vers·ible
I. \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷səbəl\ adjective
Etymology: reverse (II) + -ible
: capable of being reversed or of reversing
< a chair with a reversible back >
< a reversible judgment >
as
a. : capable of going through a series of actions (as movements or changes) in either direction backward or forward
< a reversible chemical reaction >
— see reversible process
b.
(1) : having two finished usable sides often with different patterns or colors
< reversible fabric >
< reversible panels >
— compare damask 1
(2) : made to be worn with either side out and often with a different fabric on each side
< reversible overcoat >
< reversible jacket >
c. : capable of being corrected : not permanent or irrevocable
< reversible hypertension >
• re·vers·ible·ness noun -es
• re·versibly \-blē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: a reversible cloth |