inversion
US /ɪnˈvɝː.ʒən/
UK /ɪnˈvɝː.ʒən/
1.
songsangan, pembalikan
the action of inverting something or the state of being inverted.
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The photograph showed an inversion of the landscape, with the sky at the bottom.
Gambar itu menunjukkan songsangan landskap, dengan langit di bahagian bawah.
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The company's recent policy change is a complete inversion of its previous stance.
Perubahan dasar syarikat baru-baru ini adalah pembalikan sepenuhnya dari pendirian sebelumnya.
2.
songsangan, pembalikan susunan kata
(grammar) the placing of an adverb or adverbial expression at the beginning of a sentence, or of the verb before the subject.
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In the sentence 'Never have I seen such a mess,' there is an inversion.
Dalam ayat 'Never have I seen such a mess,' terdapat songsangan.
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Poetic language often uses inversion for emphasis or rhythm.
Bahasa puitis sering menggunakan songsangan untuk penekanan atau irama.
3.
songsangan, songsangan suhu
(meteorology) a reversal of the normal decrease of temperature with increasing altitude, or of some other atmospheric property.
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A temperature inversion can trap pollutants close to the ground.
Songsangan suhu boleh memerangkap pencemaran berhampiran tanah.
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The morning fog was caused by a strong atmospheric inversion.
Kabut pagi disebabkan oleh songsangan atmosfera yang kuat.