to alter
01
改变, 修改
to cause something to change
Transitive: to alter sth
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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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