alter
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If something alters or if you alter it, it changes. 更改
Nothing has altered and the deadline still stands. 什么也没有更改,最后期限依然有效。
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alter /ˈɔːltə/ (altering,altered,alters)
剑桥词典
- Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly .
- These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene .
- You can alter the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way.
- Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse .
- Drugs can alter your perception of reality .
alter verb (CHANGE)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to change something, usually slightly , or to cause the characteristics of something to change
(通常指轻微地)改动,修改;改变,(使)变化
We've had to alter some of our plans . 我们不得不对一些计划作了改动。
Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter. 尽管话费上涨了,上网费不会变。
Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle . 弃车不用使我们的生活方式发生了根本性的变化。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to change the size of clothes so that they fit better
改动(衣服使其更合身)
I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered. 我把外套拿回店里去改一下。
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alter verb (REMOVE ORGANS)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ] USpolite word for castrate or spay
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