alteration
UK [ˌɒl.tə'reɪ.ʃən] US [ˌɑ:l.tˌə-] noun
ADVANCED countable
■a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character or structure of something （通常指轻微地）改动，修改；改变，（使）变化•Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.因为档案被窜改一事，数名员警正接受讯问。 •The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.我们搬进来的时候，房子已经该大修了。 •Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.或许有必要对我们最初的计划作一些改动。 countable
■a change that is made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better （对衣服尺寸和形状的）修改•She's getting some alterations done to her dress.她将衣服做了些修改。 uncountable
■the process of changing something 变化（过程）•The landscape has undergone considerable alteration.这里的景观产生了很大变化。 |