单词 | alter |
释义 | 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 |
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