modify

動詞

UK/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
US/ˈmɑː.də.faɪ/

定義 modify 動詞

change(改变)

  1. C1Transitive(及物动词)

    To alter something, such as a plan, opinion, law, or behavior, usually in a minor way to improve it or make it more suitable.

    (稍微地)修改、更改、改造、改变

    • Rather than merely punishing offenders, the system aims to encourage them to modify their behavior.

      这个系统的目标不仅仅是惩罚违法者,而是鼓励他们改变自己的行为。

    • The initial proposals faced opposition and were only accepted after being modified.

      最初的提案遭到了反对,只有在修改后才被接受。

    • We need to modify the design slightly to better suit the practical needs.

      我们需要稍微修改设计,以更好地满足实际需求。

language(语言)

  1. Transitive(及物动词)language(语言)specialized(专业)

    When a word or phrase modifies another, it refines or adds to the meaning of the other word or phrase.

    修饰;限定

    • In the phrase 'a very old house,' the adverb 'very' modifies the adjective 'old.'

      在短语 'a very old house' 中,副词 'very' 修饰形容词 'old'。

    • Adjectives typically modify nouns, providing further description of their characteristics.

      形容词通常用来修饰名词,进一步描述它们的特征。

    • In this sentence, the adverb 'carefully' modifies the verb 'planned,' indicating how the planning was done.

      在这个句子中,副词 'carefully' 修饰动词 'planned',表示计划是如何进行的。