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obverse

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒbvә:s/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The front or principal side of a coin or medal; the counterpart of something

(硬币、奖章的)正面;对应面

adj.

Facing toward the observer; corresponding or complementary

正面的,对应的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
verseturn
=obverse

Common Collocations

  • 1.obverse side正面
  • 2.coin obverse硬币正面
  • 3.obverse of对应面

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The obverse of the coin featured the queen's portrait.

  • 2.

    Freedom and responsibility are the obverse and reverse of the same concept.

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