obverse

• 名词，指事物更显著或主要的一面，例如硬币或奖章带有主要图案的正面，也指两个选项或情况中更重要的一个。

A noun referring to the more conspicuous or primary side of something, such as the front face of a coin or medal bearing the main design, or the more prominent of two alternatives or cases.

1. The more conspicuous side or alternativeC1formal

   The side of something that is more noticeable, prominent, or commonly seen, especially when there are two possibilities.

   正面

   • The obverse of the argument is that it could save money.
   • We considered the obverse of the situation, which was less obvious.
   • The obverse of the medal shows a different perspective.

   同义词facefrontheadrecto

   反义词oppositereverse

2. The front side of a coin or medalB2formal

   The side of a coin or medal that bears the main design, such as a portrait or emblem.

   正面

   • The obverse of the coin features the queen's portrait.
   • Collectors often examine the obverse for mint marks.
   • The obverse is more detailed than the reverse.

   同义词facefronthead

   反义词backreverse