"turned toward the observer, frontal," 1650s, from Latin obversus "turned against, directed toward," past participle of obvertere "to turn toward or against," from ob "toward" (see ob-) + vertere "to turn" (see versus). According to OED, not in common use until the end of the 18th century. The noun, in reference to coins, medals, etc. (opposite of reverse), is attested from 1650s. Related: Obversely.
实用例句
1. The obverse of rising unemployment is continued gains in productivity.
失业率上升，相对应的是生产率进一步提高。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The obverse of love is hate.
爱的反面是恨。
来自《权威词典》
3. We should see the reverse as well as the obverse of things.
我们不但应该看到事物的正面,也要看到事物的反面.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The head of the Queen appears on the obverse of British coins.
英国硬币的正面有女王的头像.
来自辞典例句
5. We must see the reverse as well as the obverse side of things.
