obverse的词源

英文词源

obverse (adj.)

"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.

中文词源

obverse：对立面，正面

ob-,向前，朝向，-verse,转，词源同versus,converse.即向前转，引申词义对立面，正面。

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