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。
Engineers need to modify the design slightly to enhance the performance of the machine.
工程师需要稍微修改设计以提高机器的性能。
02
修改, 缓和
to alter something in order to make it less extreme or intense
Transitive: to modify sth
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。
The therapist suggested modifying the exercise routine to make it less strenuous for the patient.
治疗师建议修改锻炼程序，使其对患者来说不那么费力。
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。
In the sentence " She speaks English fluently, " the adverb " fluently " modifies the verb " speaks ".
在句子“她英语说得很流利”中，副词“流利地”修饰动词“说”。
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。
The team modified the plant ’s DNA to improve its nutrient profile and shelf life.
团队修改了植物的DNA以改善其营养成分和保质期。
词汇树
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