- [countable, uncountable] reversal (of something)
a change of something so that it is the opposite of what it was 颠倒；彻底转变；反转；倒置 a complete/dramatic/sudden reversal of policy 政策的全面／剧烈／突然转变 the reversal of a decision 决定的撤销 The government suffered a total reversal of fortune(s) last week. 上星期，政府的命运发生了逆转。
Extra ExamplesThis represents an apparent reversal of previous US policy. 这标志着美国政策的明显倒退。 a reversal of current trends 目前趋势的转变 the dramatic reversal in population decline 人口下降趋势的突然转变 In a sudden reversal of policy, the government has increased its offer. 政策突然逆转，政府提高了出价。 The new figures suggest a reversal of the trend. 最新数字表明有逆转趋势。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- total
- dramatic
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- mark
- represent
- bring about
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- reversal in
- reversal of
- a reversal of fortunes
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a change from being successful to having problems or being defeated 倒退；逆转；退步；转胜为败 the team’s recent reversal 球队最近的失败 The company's financial problems were only a temporary reversal. 公司的财务问题只是暂时的挫折。 Industrial unrest and cheaper imports played their part in the company's reversal of fortunes. 工业动荡和比较低廉的进口使公司形势恶化。
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an exchange of positions or functions between two or more people （位置或功能的）转换，交换 It’s a complete role reversal/reversal of roles (= for example when a child cares for a parent). 这是彻底的角色转换。
Extra ExamplesRole reversal is a common feature of modern relationships. 角色转换是现代婚姻关系的一个普遍特征。 Some people looking after elderly parents have trouble with the role reversal involved. 一些照看年迈父母的人在角色转变上有困难。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- total
- dramatic
- …
- mark
- represent
- bring about
- …
- reversal in
- reversal of
- a reversal of fortunes
Word Originlate 15th cent. (as a legal term): from reverse + -al.