1 inverse /ɪnˈvɚs/ /ˈɪnˌvɚs/ adjective /ɪnˈvɚs/ /ˈɪnˌvɚs/
adjective
Learner's definition of INVERSE
always used before a noun
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used to describe two things that are related in such a way that as one becomes larger the other becomes smaller与…成反比 -
The study indicates an inverse relationship between the unemployment rate and inflation. [=as the unemployment rate drops, inflation rises]研究表明，失业率和通货膨胀呈反比关系。
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My interest in his books declined in inverse proportion to his popularity. [=my interest declined as his books became more popular]他的名气越大，我反而越不喜欢他的书了。
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technical : opposite in nature or effect相反的；相悖的 2 inverse /ɪnˈvɚs/ /ˈɪnˌvɚs/ noun
2 inverse
/ɪnˈvɚs/ /ˈɪnˌvɚs/
noun
Learner's definition of INVERSE
[singular] formal + technical
: something that is the opposite of something else相反的事物；反面