inverse /ɪnˈvɜːs/ TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ If there is an inverse relationship between two things, one of them becomes larger as the other becomes smaller. 相反的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  The tension grew in inverse proportion to the distance from their final destination.

  拉力的增加与到达它们最终点的距离成相反的比例。

• 2. 

  inversely ADV

  例：

  The size of the nebula at this stage is inversely proportional to its mass.

  这个阶段的星云大小与其质量成反比。

• 3. 

  N-SING The inverse of something is its exact opposite. 倒置; 颠倒 [正式] ['the' N, usu N 'of' n]

  例：

  There is no sign that you bothered to consider the inverse of your logic.

  没有迹象显示你在乎过逻辑的颠倒。

• 4. 

  ADJ Inverse is also an adjective. 倒置的; 颠倒的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  The hologram can be flipped to show the inverse image.

  全息图能被翻转来显示倒置的图像。