inverse

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]

The tension grew in inverse proportion to the distance from their final destination. 拉力的增加與到達(dá)它們最終點(diǎn)的距離成相反的比例。

2. inverselyADV

The size of the nebula at this stage is inversely proportional to its mass. 這個(gè)堦段的星雲(yún)大小與其質(zhì)量成反比。

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

There is no sign that you bothered to consider the inverse of your logic. 沒有跡象顯示你在乎過邏輯的顛倒。

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

The hologram can be flipped to show the inverse image. 全息圖能被繙轉(zhuǎn)來顯示倒置的圖像。