alter
UK ['ɒl.tər] US ['ɑ:l.tˌɚ] verb
CHANGE 改变
IMPROVER intransitive or transitive
■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出改动。 •Although long-distance phone calls are going up, the charge for local calls will not alter.尽管长途电话费涨价，本地电话费将不会有变动。 •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。 transitive
■to change the size of clothes so that they fit better 改（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。
UK ['ɒl.tər] US ['ɑ:l.tˌɚ] verb
REMOVE ORGANS 去掉器官
transitive US polite word for
■castrate or spay |