obverse /ɑbˈvɚs/ noun
Learner's definition of OBVERSE
[singular] formal
: something that is the opposite of something else : opposite对应部分;对立面 -
joy and its obverse, sadness快乐和与之相对应的悲伤
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We thought they would be pleased with our decision. We have learned, however, that the obverse is true.我们原以为他们会对我们的决定感到高兴。然而,我们现在才知道实际情况恰好相反。