to modify
01
修改, 调整
to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better
Transitive: to modify sth
例子
The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit.
裁缝经常修改裙子以确保完美合身。
02
修改, 缓和
to alter something in order to make it less extreme or intense
Transitive: to modify sth
语法信息
形态构成
派生
动作动词
规则
现在时
modify
第三人称单数
modifies
现在分词
modifying
一般过去时
modified
过去分词
modified
例子
The professor modified the exam requirements to make it less challenging for the students.
教授修改了考试要求，使其对学生来说不那么具有挑战性。
03
修改, 描述
to add additional information to a word, phrase, or clause
Transitive: to modify a word, phrase, or clause
例子
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns to provide descriptive details.
形容词修饰名词或代词以提供描述性细节。
04
修改, 改变
to alter or change the genetic makeup of an organism through genetic engineering techniques
Transitive: to modify genes or cells
例子
Researchers have successfully modified bacteria to produce insulin for medical treatments.
研究人员已成功改造细菌以生产用于医疗的胰岛素。
词汇树
modifiable
modified
modifier
modify
mod
