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to modify
01
修正する, 改造する
to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better
Transitive: to modify sth
Example
The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit.
Engineers need to modify the design slightly to enhance the performance of the machine.
The architect proposed to modify the building layout to improve its functionality.
02
修正する, 変更する
to alter something in order to make it less extreme or intense
Transitive: to modify sth
Example
The professor modified the exam requirements to make it less challenging for the students.
The therapist suggested modifying the exercise routine to make it less strenuous for the patient.
The government decided to modify the tax proposal to make it less burdensome on low-income households.
03
to add additional information to a word, phrase, or clause
Transitive: to modify a word, phrase, or clause
Example
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns to provide descriptive details.
In the sentence " She speaks English fluently, " the adverb " fluently " modifies the verb " speaks ".
Prepositional phrases can modify nouns or verbs by providing information about location, time, manner, or direction.
04
遺伝子を改変する (いでんしをかいへんする), 遺伝子を修正する (いでんしをしゅうせいする)
to alter or change the genetic makeup of an organism through genetic engineering techniques
Transitive: to modify genes or cells
Example
Researchers have successfully modified bacteria to produce insulin for medical treatments.
The team modified the plant ’s DNA to improve its nutrient profile and shelf life.
In the lab, they modified the mosquito genome to reduce the spread of malaria.
word family
mod
Noun
modify
Verb
modifiable
Adjective
modified
Adjective
modifier
Noun
