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reversible

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·vers·i·ble /rɪˈvɜːsəbəl $ -ɜːr-/ AWL adjective  1 a change that is reversible can be changed back to how it was before 可恢复原状的;可逆的 OPP irreversible A lot of chemical reactions are reversible. 很多化学反应都是可逆的。2 a piece of clothing or material that is reversible can be worn with either side showing on the outside 可两面穿的,正反两用的 a reversible jacket 可两面穿的夹克
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reversibleHowever, with a currency board, the process is reversible.In addition, the resulting change in reserves can be predicted precisely and open market operations are readily reversible.Because of the low activation energies, such reactions are often readily reversible at room temperature.The program supplies more than 30 percent of all couples using reversible contraceptives.It is important to note that this procedure is not reversible, nor does it allow for post-inspection audit.Benches with reversible tops give the option of either a smooth surface or recessed gravel trays for summer and are particularly useful.It is a very reliable reversible type of non-hormonal contraceptive.Smokers gradually lose their sense of smell, but this is reversible when they quit.
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reversible
reversible AC /rɪˈvɜːsəbəl, rɪˈvɜːsɪbəl $ -ɜːr-/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: reversal, reverse; adjective: reverse, reversibleirreversible; verb: reverse
1. a change that is reversible can be changed back to how it was before
   OPP  irreversible:
    A lot of chemical reactions are reversible.
2. a piece of clothing or material that is reversible can be worn with either side showing on the outside:
    a reversible jacket


re·vers·ible AW BrE /ˈvɜːsəbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈvɜːrsəbl/ 🔊 adjective(of clothes, materials, etc. 衣服、材料等) that can be turned inside out and worn or used with either side showing 可翻转的;可两面穿的;正反两用的a reversible jacket可两面穿的夹克(of a process, an action or a disease 步骤、行动或疾病) that can be changed so that sth returns to its original state or situation 可逆的;可恢复原状的;可医治的Is the trend towards privatization reversible? 私有化趋势可能逆转吗?🔊🔊reversible kidney failure可医治的肾衰竭 OPP irreversible re·vers·ibil·ity BrE /ˌvɜːsəˈbɪləti/ 🔊NAmE /ˌvɜːrsəˈbɪləti/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]