modify

動詞

UK/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
US/ˈmɑː.də.faɪ/

定義 modify 動詞

change(改變)

  1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

    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、改變

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

      這個系統的目標不僅僅是懲罰違法者,而是鼓勵他們改變自己的行為。

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

      最初的提案遭到了反對,只有在修改後才被接受。

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

      我們需要稍微修改設計,以更好地滿足實際需求。

language(語言)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)language(語言)specialized(專業)

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

    修飾;限定

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

      在片語 'a very old house' 中,副詞 'very' 修飾形容詞 'old'。

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

      形容詞通常用來修飾名詞,進一步描述它們的特徵。

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

      在這個句子中,副詞 'carefully' 修飾動詞 'planned',表示計劃是如何進行的。