to alter
01
改变, 修改
to cause something to change
Transitive: to alter sth
例子
After receiving feedback, she decided to alter her presentation to make it more engaging.
收到反馈后，她决定修改她的演示文稿，使其更具吸引力。
02
改变, 修改
to change without becoming totally different
Intransitive
例子
As the years went by, her perspective on life started to alter.
随着时间的推移，她对生活的看法开始改变。
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
Through careful alterations, the tailor transformed the suit jacket to accommodate the customer's unique body shape.
通过仔细的修改，裁缝将西装外套改造成适合顾客独特体型的形状。
04
绝育, 阉割
to remove the reproductive organs of an animal
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to alter an animal
例子
It is recommended to alter female cats to prevent unwanted litters and reduce the risk of certain health issues.
建议绝育母猫以防止不必要的繁殖并降低某些健康问题的风险。
词汇树
alterable
alteration
alterative
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