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inversion

/ɪnvɝʒən/

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1 · noun

a reversal of the usual order

倒置；反转

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Inversion of the normal word order can add emphasis to a sentence.

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将正常语序倒置可以增强句子的语气。

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Pronunciation: /ɪnvɝʒən/

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