reform

柯林斯词典

1. N-VAR Reform consists of changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution. A reform is an instance of such a change or improvement. 改革; 改良
The party embarked on a programme of economic reform. 这个政党开始了一个经济改革的计划。
2. V-T If someone reforms something such as a law, social system, or institution, they change or improve it. 改革; 改良
...his plans to reform the country's economy. …他改革国家经济的计划。
3. V-T/V-I When someone reforms or when something reforms them, they stop doing things that society does not approve of, such as breaking the law or drinking too much alcohol. 改造; 改过自新
When his court case was coming up, James promised to reform. 当他的案件即将被审理时，詹姆斯承诺要改过自新。
4. reformedADJ 改过自新的
...a reformed alcoholic. …一个改过自新的酗酒者。

He was given licence to reform the organization .
The president is preparing for a showdown with his advisers over his plans to reform the economy .
He was credited with having reformed the education system .
The government is in the process of reforming the benefits system .
On leaving jail , Joe determined to reform.