
reversion
词源
源自中古英语 reversioun,借自古法语 reversion,最终源于拉丁语 reversio(回转),由 re-(回) + vertere(转)构成。
noun
❶ 指事物恢复到之前的状态或形式,常用于描述法律、生物或社会现象中的回归过程。
“The reversion of the land to its original owner was completed last year.”
(这块土地去年已归还给原主人。)
“After the experiment, the chemical showed a reversion to its stable form.”
(实验结束后,该化学物质恢复到了稳定形态。)
❶ 在法律中指财产或权利到期后自动回归原主或指定方的过程。
“The lease agreement includes a clause about reversion after 50 years.”
(租约包含50年后产权回归的条款。)
“Reversion rights are clearly stated in the property deed.”
(产权证上明确记载了回归权。)
常见短语
reversion to type — 指人或事物回归其本质特征或原始状态,常带有消极意味。
“After brief reform, the organization showed reversion to type with its old corrupt practices.”
(短暂改革后,该组织又恢复了腐败的老样子。)
reversionary interest — 法律术语,指未来可能重新获得的财产权益。
“The grandfather retained a reversionary interest in the family estate.”
(祖父保留了家族产业的未来回归权益。)