to alter
01
改变, 修改
to cause something to change
Transitive: to alter sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
alter
第三人称单数
alters
现在分词
altering
一般过去时
altered
过去分词
altered
例子
New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.
新技术可以极大地改变我们生活和交流的方式。
02
改变, 修改
to change without becoming totally different
Intransitive
例子
Over time, people's tastes and preferences can alter.
随着时间的推移，人们的品味和偏好可能会改变。
03
修改, 调整
to make changes to a garment in order to adjust its size, style, or overall appearance
Transitive: to alter a garment
例子
The skilled tailor was able to transform the oversized suit into a perfectly tailored and fitted ensemble.
熟练的裁缝能够将超大号的西装改造成一件完美定制的合身套装。
04
绝育, 阉割
to remove the reproductive organs of an animal
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to alter an animal
例子
The veterinarian will alter the male dog to prevent unwanted breeding and reduce aggressive behavior.
兽医将阉割公狗以防止不必要的繁殖并减少攻击行为。
词汇树
alterable
alteration
alterative
alter
