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change
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Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense changes, present participle changing, past tense , past participle changed
1 N-VAR 变化;改变;变革 If there is a change in something, it becomes different. 变化;改变;变革

  • The ambassador appealed for a change in US policy.

    大使呼吁美国在政策上作出改变。

  • What is needed is a change of attitude on the part of architects. [+ of]

    现在需要的是建筑师态度的转变。

  • There are going to have to be some drastic changes.

    一定得进行重大变革。

  • In Zaire political change was on its way.

    在扎伊尔，政治变革正在推进。

  • 1998 was an important year for everyone: a time of change.

    1998年对所有人来说都是重要的一年：那是个变革的时期。

SYN alteration, innovation, transformation, modification
2See also:sea change 
3 N-SING (令人愉快的)变化，改变 If you say that something is a change or makes a change, you mean that it is enjoyable because it is different from what you are used to. (令人愉快的)变化，改变 [approval]

  • It is a complex system, but it certainly makes a change.

    这是个复杂的体系，不过确实有所改变。

  • Do you feel like you could do with a change?

    你想不想改变一下？

4 VERB 改用;改做 If you change from one thing to another, you stop using or doing the first one and start using or doing the second. 改用;改做

  • His doctor increased the dosage but did not change to a different medication. [VERB + to]

    他的医生加大了剂量，不过没有换药。

  • He changed from voting against to abstaining. [VERB + from]

    他原打算投反对票，后来改为弃权了。

5 V-ERG (使)变化;(使)改变 When something changes or when you change it, it becomes different. (使)变化;(使)改变 [Also V n into n]

  • We are trying to detect and understand how the climates change. [VERB]

    我们正努力探寻并理解气候是如何变化的。

  • In the union office, the mood gradually changed from resignation to rage. [VERB from noun to noun]

    在工会办公室，情绪慢慢从顺从转变成愤怒。

  • She has now changed into a happy, self-confident woman. [VERB + into]

    如今她已经变成一个快乐、自信的女人。

  • They should change the law to make it illegal to own replica weapons. [VERB noun]

    他们应该修订法律，使拥有仿制武器成为非法行为。

  • Trees are changing colour earlier than last year. [VERB noun]

    今年树木换装比去年早。

  • He is a changed man since you left. [VERB-ed]

    打你走后，他就变了个人。

  • A changing world has put pressures on the corporation. [VERB-ing]

    日新月异的世界使这家公司感到了压力。

SYN alter, reform, transform, adjust
6 VERB 更换;替换 To change something means to replace it with something new or different. 更换;替换

  • I paid £80 to have my car radio fixed and I bet all they did was change a fuse. [VERB noun]

    我花80英镑让人把我车上的收音机修了修，可我敢肯定，他们只是换了根保险丝。

  • If you want to change your doctor there are two ways of doing it. [VERB noun]

    你要是想换个医生，办法有两个。

Change is also a noun.

  • A change of leadership alone will not be enough.

    仅仅更换领导层是不够的。

7 VERB 换(衣服)；更衣 When you change your clothes or change, you take some or all of your clothes off and put on different ones. →see usage note at: wear 换(衣服)；更衣

  • Ben had merely changed his shirt.

    本仅仅换了件衬衫。

  • They had allowed her to shower and change.

    他们准许她冲个澡，换套衣裳。

  • I changed into a tracksuit.

    我换上一身运动装。

  • I've got to get changed first. I've got to put my uniform on.

    我得先换一下衣服，穿上制服。

8 N-COUNT 替换衣服；备用衣服 A change of clothes is an extra set of clothes that you take with you when you go to stay somewhere or to take part in an activity. 替换衣服；备用衣服

  • He stuffed a bag with a few changes of clothing. [+ of]

    他往包里塞了几套换洗衣服。

SYN exchange, trade, conversion, swap
9 VERB 换(床单) When you change a bed or change the sheets, you take off the dirty sheets and put on clean ones. 换(床单)

  • After changing the bed, I would fall asleep quickly. [VERB noun]

    换了床单，我很快就能睡着。

  • I changed the sheets on your bed today. [VERB noun]

    我今天把你的床单换了。

10 VERB 给(婴儿)换尿布;换(尿布) When you change a baby or change its nappy or diaper, you take off the dirty one and put on a clean one. 给(婴儿)换尿布;换(尿布)

  • She criticizes me for the way I feed or change him. [VERB noun]

    她批评我不会给他喂奶、不会换尿布。

  • He needs his nappy changed. [VERB-ed]

    他的尿布该换了。

11 VERB 转乘，换乘(交通工具);转车;转机 When you change buses, trains, or planes or change, you get off one bus, train, or plane and get on to another in order to continue your journey. 转乘，换乘(交通工具);转车;转机

  • At Glasgow I changed trains for Greenock. [VERB noun]

    我在格拉斯哥改乘去格里诺克的火车。

  • We were turned off the train at Hanover, where we had to change. [VERB]

    我们在汉诺威站被赶下火车，只好在那儿转车。

12 VERB 换(挡) When you change gear or change into another gear, you move the gear lever on a car, bicycle, or other vehicle in order to use a different gear. 换(挡) [British]

  • The driver tried to change gear, then swerved. [VERB noun]

    司机试图换挡，接着突然转向。

  • He looked up into the mirror as he changed through his gears. [VERB prep.]

    他一边换挡，一边抬眼看后视镜。

in AM, use 美国英语用 shift
13 N-UNCOUNT 找零;找头 Your change is the money that you receive when you pay for something with more money than it costs because you do not have exactly the right amount of money. 找零;找头

  • 'There's your change.' — 'Thanks very much.'.

    “您的找头。”—“多谢。”

  • They told the shopkeeper to keep the change.

    他们告诉店主不用找钱了。

14 N-UNCOUNT 硬币 Change is coins, rather than paper money. 硬币

  • Thieves ransacked the office, taking a sack of loose change.

    窃贼洗劫了办公室，拿走了一口袋散币。

  • The man in the store won't give him change for the phone unless he buys something. [+ for]

    店里的人不肯给他换硬币打电话，除非他买点什么。

15See also:small change 
16 N-UNCOUNT 零钱 If you have change for larger notes, bills, or coins, you have the same value in smaller notes, bills, or coins, which you can give to someone in exchange. 零钱

  • The courier had change for a £10 note. [+ for]

    快递员能破开10英镑的纸币。

If you make change, you give someone smaller notes, bills, or coins, in exchange for the same value of larger ones.换零钱;破开钱
17 VERB 兑换(货币);换(零钱) When you change money, you exchange it for the same amount of money in a different currency, or in smaller notes, bills, or coins. 兑换(货币);换(零钱)

  • You can expect to pay the bank a fee of around 1% to 2% every time you change money. [VERB noun]

    每次到银行换币都会要求付1%到2%的手续费。

  • If you travel frequently, find an agency that will change one foreign currency directly into another. [VERB noun + into]

    如果经常旅行，找一家能直接兑换外币的旅行社。

18 PHRASE 换换口味;变个花样 If you say that you are doing something or something is happening for a change, you mean that you do not usually do it or it does not usually happen, and you are happy to be doing it or that it is happening. 换换口味;变个花样

  • Now let me ask you a question, for a change.

    现在换我来问你一个问题吧。

  • Liz settled back in her seat, comfortably relaxed, enjoying being driven for a change.

    莉兹舒服放松地倚在座位上，享受着换别人开车的惬意。

19 to change for the better→see: better  to change hands→see: hand  a change of heart→see: heart  to change your mind→see: mind  to change places→see: place  to ring the changes→see: ring  to change the subject→see: subject  to change tack→see: tack  to change your tune→see: tune  to change for the worse→see: worse 
Phrasal verbs:
change down change over change up
Quotations
A state without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation Edmund Burke Reflections on the Revolution in France
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Bible: Jeremiah
The more things change, the more they are the same Alphonse Karr Les Guêpes
Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better Samuel Johnson Dictionary of the English Language
The old order changeth, yielding place to new Alfred, Lord Tennyson The Passing of Arthur
Philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point, however, is to change it Karl Marx Theses on Feuerbach
When it is not necessary to change, it is necessary not to change Lucius Cary Discourses of Infallibility
ThesaurusWord Partnership
Thesauruschange Also look up:
N.

adjustment, alteration 1

VERB.

adapt, modify, transform, vary 5

Word PartnershipUse change with:
VERB.

adapt to change, resist change 1

make a change 1 3

ADJ.

gradual change, social change, sudden change 1

loose change, spare change 14

N.

change of pace, policy change 1

change direction 5

change of address, change colour, change the subject 6

change clothes 7

Trends of change
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change

noun¹

 1becoming/making sb/sth different變得不同；使變得不同ADJECTIVE | VERB + CHANGE | CHANGE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, considerable, dramatic, drastic, enormous, extensive, far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, marked, massive, momentous, noticeable, profound, radical, revolutionary, sea, significant, substantial, sweeping很大的變化；相當大的變化；令人吃驚的變化；急劇的變化；巨大的變化；廣泛的變化；具有深遠意義的轉變；根本的轉變；重要的轉變；顯著的轉變；革命性的轉變；翻天覆地的變化；徹底的變化；大規模的變化◇I need to make some drastic changes in my life.我需要好好改變一下自己的生活。◇Television has undergone a sea change in the last two years.過去兩年裏電視發生了巨大的變化。◇These reforms have brought about significant changes in the overall economy.這些改革給整個經濟帶來了重大的變化。◇The report called for sweeping changes to the health system.該報告呼籲全面改革醫療衞生制度。➤complete, wholesale完全的／全面的轉變▸➤irreversible不可逆轉的改變▸➤systematic系統性的改變▸➤cosmetic, marginal, minimal, minor, slight, small, subtle表面的改變；不重要的變化；最小的變化；微小的變化；細微的變化▸➤lasting, long-term, permanent長久的／長期的／永久的變化➤short-term短期的變化▸➤abrupt, rapid, sudden突然的變化；飛快的轉變▸➤gradual逐漸的變化▸➤seasonal季節性變化▸➤net, overall淨額變動；整體變化◇net change in incomes收入淨額變化➤global總變化▸➤qualitative, quantitative質變；量變▸➤beneficial, desirable, effective, exciting, nice, pleasant, positive, refreshing, welcome有益的變化；稱心的變化；顯著的變化；令人興奮的變化；令人高興的變化；積極的變化；使人耳目一新的變化；受歡迎的轉變◇The manual work made a welcome change from his previous job as a telephone operator.相對於他先前電話接線員的工作而言，幹體力活兒是個可喜的變化。➤unwelcome不受歡迎的轉變▸➤unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen出乎意料的／未料到的／意外的變化▸➤climate, constitutional, cultural, demographic, economic, environmental, evolutionary, legislative, organizational, political, population, social, structural, technological, temperature氣候的變化；憲法的改動；文化變遷；人口方面的變化；經濟變化；環境的變化；漸進性的變化；立法的變革；組織上的變革；政治變革；人口的變化；社會變遷；結構改變；技術變革；溫度的變化◇These policies are designed to combat the effects of climate change.這些政策旨在應對氣候變化的影響。➤career, culture, gear, lifestyle, name, personality, policy, regime, rule, sex職業變動；文化變革；換擋；生活方式的改變；改名；性格改變；政策改變；政權更迭；規則變化；變性◇the need for a culture change within the industry該行業文化變革的需要◇He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.快到轉彎處時，他急速換擋。VERB + CHANGE➤make做改動◇I made a couple of minor changes to my opening paragraph.我對開頭那段做了幾處小小的改動。◇It made a pleasant change not having to work.難得不用工作，真好。➤bring about, cause, effect, force, induce, produce, trigger導致／引起／造成／迫使／誘發／產生／引發變化◇How far does war bring about social change?戰爭在多大程度上導致社會變化？➤implement, initiate, institute, introduce實施變革；着手改變◇We are going to introduce a few changes to the system.我們將對這個系統進行幾處修改。➤undergo經歷變化▸➤show顯示轉變◇He needs to show a change in attitude if he is to succeed.他要成功就必須表現出態度上的轉變。➤reflect反映變化◇Courses offered in schools reflect changes in the job market.學校開設的課程反映出就業市場的變化。➤document, measure, monitor記錄／探查／監測變化◇The research will measure any changes in the children's sleep patterns.該研究將探查兒童睡眠模式可能出現的各種變化。➤call for, demand要求變化；需要改變◇He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他呼籲改變蘇格蘭的政治氣氛。➤detect, note, notice, observe, see發現／留意／注意到／觀察／看到變化◇I've seen many changes since I started farming.自從開始務農以來，我看到了很多變化。➤oppose, resist反對變化；抗拒改變◇We resist change because of fear of the unknown.我們抗拒變革是因為對未知的恐懼。➤embrace接受改變◇Young people are more willing to embrace change.年輕人比較樂意接受變革。➤accommodate, adapt to順應／適應變化◇Businesses have to adapt to change.做生意得適應變化。➤prevent防止改變▸➤be subject to依變化而定◇Train times are subject to change without notice.火車時間可能隨時變動，不再預先通告。CHANGE + VERB➤come, happen, occur, take place變化出現；變化發生◇Major economic changes have occurred recently.最近發生了一些重大經濟變化。➤affect (sb/sth)變化影響（⋯）➤result in sth變化導致⋯PREPOSITION➤for a change變化一下◇I usually take the bus to school, but today I walked for a change.我通常坐公共汽車去上學，但今天我換了一個方式，步行去的。➤change in在⋯方面變化◇The last few years have seen a change in attitudes to single parents.最近幾年人們對單身父母的態度有所改變。➤change of⋯的變化◇a change of government政府的更換➤change from, change to從⋯變化；改變為⋯◇the change from the old to the new system從舊體制到新體制的轉變PHRASES➤a change for the better, a change for the worse好轉／更壞◇I reckon we've all made a big change for the better.我認為我們大家都向好的方面大大轉變了。➤a change of clothes (= an extra set of clothes to change into) 換洗衣服◇Take a change of clothes in case you get dirty.帶上一身換洗衣服以防衣服穿髒了。➤a change of heart, a change of mind改變主意◇He said he's not coming, but he might have a change of heart.他說他不會來，但他或許會改變主意。➤a change of scene, a change of scenery換換環境◇I needed a change of scene / scenery after being in the job for so long.這個工作幹了這麼久，我需要換個地兒了。➤a climate of change變革的氣候◇In the current climate of change, adaptability is vital.在當前變革的大氣候中，適應能力是至關重要的。➤the pace of change, the rate of change變化的步伐／速度◇A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必須得跟上技術變革的步伐。➤a period of change變化期◇The eighties were a period of great change in publishing.80 年代是出版業經歷巨大轉變的一個時期。➤the tide of change, the winds of change變化的潮流／趨勢◇The president realized he could not hold back the tide of change, and resigned.總裁意識到自己無力阻止變革的浪潮，辭職了。
change

noun²

 2coins/notes of low value硬幣；小額紙幣ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤loose, small零錢◇He emptied his pockets of loose change.他把口袋裏的零錢全掏出來了。PREPOSITION➤in change⋯的零錢形式◇I had around £25 in change.我有大約 25 英鎊的零錢。➤change for⋯的零錢◇Ask the cashier if she has change for €20.問問收銀員，看她是否能換 20 歐元的零錢。PHRASES➤chump change (NAmE, informal) 少量的錢◇$150 million is chump change (= a small amount of money) compared with the potential losses.與可能造成的損失相比，1.5 億美元微不足道。
change

noun³

 3money you get back if you pay too much找頭VERB + CHANGE | PREPOSITION VERB + CHANGE➤check, count核對找回的錢；數找回的錢◇I checked my change before leaving the store.離開商店前我核對了給我的找頭。➤give找錢◇This machine does not give change.這個機器不找零。➤get得到找錢▸➤take收下找錢▸➤keep留下找錢◇I told the taxi driver to keep the change.我告訴出租車司機不用找零錢了。PREPOSITION➤change from, change out of⋯剩下的找頭◇The meal left me with not much change from $200.這頓飯花得我 200 美元沒剩多少了。
change

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤considerably, dramatically, drastically, fundamentally, greatly, a lot, markedly, profoundly, radically, significantly, substantially變化極大；變化迅猛；根本上轉變；變化很大；變化顯著◇Our way of life has changed dramatically over the last ten years.過去 10 年裏我們的生活方式發生了巨大的變化。◇Jane has changed a lot since she went to college.自從上大學以來，簡變了很多。➤completely, totally完全地轉變➤slightly, subtly稍有變化；有微妙的變化◇Her voice changed subtly.她的嗓音有些微妙的變化。➤little變化很小◇The town has actually changed very little in the last hundred years.在過去 100 年裏，該鎮實際上沒有什麼變化。➤all the time, constantly, continually, forever一直在變化；不斷變化◇The language is changing all the time.該語言一直在變化。◇Technology has forever changed the way businesses operate.科學技術不斷改變着做生意的方式。➤fast, overnight, rapidly, suddenly變化很快；一夜之間改變；變化迅速；突然地改變◇Attitudes to marriage are changing fast.人們對婚姻的態度變化很快。➤gradually, slowly逐漸地／慢慢地變化➤irrevocably, permanently不可逆轉地／永久地改變PREPOSITION➤from從⋯改變◇Caracas changed from a small town into a busy city.加拉加斯由一個小鎮變成了一個繁忙的城市。➤into, to變成⋯◇His anger changed to sadness.他的怒火變成了悲哀。PHRASES➤change out of all recognition變得讓人完全認不出◇The place had changed out of all recognition.這個城鎮變得讓人都認不出來了。
BNC: 226 COCA: 306
change noun
⇨ change 1 (a change in the weather) ⇨ change 2 (make changes to sth) ⇨ money 2 (change for the ticket machine) ⇨ a change of heart ⇨ revolution 2change verb
⇨ change 1 (change your habits) ⇨ change 2 (changing attitudes towards education) ⇨ cash (Can you change a £20 note?) ⇨ replace 2 (change your doctor) ⇨ turn 2 (Caterpillars change into butterflies.) ⇨ wear (change into your swimsuit)change1

noun

 a change in the weather 天气的变化make changes to sth 改变某事change ♦︎ shift ♦︎ variation ♦︎ swing ♦︎ fluctuation ♦︎ variability ♦︎ alternationThese are all words for the act of becoming different, especially frequently. 这些词均表示改变、变化，尤指多变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / a fluctuation / variability / an alternation in sth◆a shift / a variation / a fluctuation / an alternation between A and B◆a shift / swing towards sth◆(a) considerable change / shift / variation / fluctuation / variability◆a big / dramatic / massive change / shift / variation / swing◆(a) small change / shift / variation / swing / fluctuations◆(a) rapid change / shift / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) random change / variation / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) seasonal change / variation / fluctuation◆to cause a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations / variability◆to produce a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations◆to show a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation / an alternation / variability◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation occurs■ change [countable, uncountable] the result of sth becoming different 改变；变化；变更◆We're hoping for a change in the weather.我们希望天气有所变化。◆There was no change in the patient's condition overnight.病人的病情整夜未变。◆She is someone who hates change.她是厌恶改变的人。◆How far does war bring about social change?战争带来的社会变动有多大？ⓘ A change [singular] is the fact of a situation, place or experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting or enjoyable. 用作单数形式的a change指令人感兴趣或可喜的变化、变更◆Let's stay in tonight for a change.咱们今晚换换口味，就待在家里吧。◆It makes a change to read some good news for once.破例读到点好消息，真让人高兴。 ■ shift [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a change in position or direction （位置或方向的）改变，转变◆These results mark a dramatic shift in public opinion.这些结果表明公众舆论发生了急剧变化。◆There was a gradual shift in the population away from the countryside to the towns.人口逐渐从农村向城镇转移。◆I detected a subtle shift towards our point of view.我察觉到转向我方观点的微妙变化。◆These climate shifts occurred over less than a decade.发生这些气候变化不超过十年。■ variation [countable, uncountable] frequent change in the amount, quality or level of sth （数量、质量或水平上频繁的）变化，变更，变动◆The dial records very slight variations in pressure.这个刻度盘能显示很微小的压力变化。◆Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation.货币汇率总在波动。◆We need to take seasonal variation into account (= depending on the time of year).我们需要考虑季节性波动。   see also variation ⇨ difference ■ swing [countable] a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which sth changes （观点或情况的）改变；改变的程度◆He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad).他的情绪容易大起大落。◆Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour.投票显示10%的人转而支持工党。◆There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power.有迹象表明人们转而支持核能。ⓘ Swing is used especially to talk about political, social and cultural changes, as well as mood swings or swings of mood. * swing尤指政治、社会和文化方面的变化，“情绪变化”用mood swings或swings of mood。■ fluctuation ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) frequent change in the size, amount, level or quality of sth, especially from one extreme to another （大小、数量、水平或质量上频繁剧烈的）波动◆The situation led to wild fluctuations in interest rates.这种情况导致了利率的大幅波动。◆Recent ice-cap surveys reveal climatic fluctuation.近期对冰冠进行的考察揭示了气候的波动。■ variability ˌveəriəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌveriəˈbɪləti, ˌværiəˈbɪləti [uncountable] (written) the fact of sth being likely to vary 可变性；易变性；反复不定◆The changes were attributed to natural climatic variability.这些变更是自然气候多变造成的。◆There is always a degree of variability in the exchange rate.汇率总是有一定幅度的变化。   see also variable ⇨ variable ■ alternation ˌɔːltəˈneɪʃn; NAmE ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) a repeated change between different situations, feelings, types of behaviour or ideas （情况、情绪、行为或想法上重复性的）改变，变化◆the alternation of day and night昼夜交替◆Such rapid alternations of mood are a feature of her writing.如此快速的情绪变化是她文字作品的一个特征。ⓘ Alternations involve changing from one situation to another, and then back to the first situation again. * alternation指周而复始的变化。change2

noun

 a change in the weather 天气的变化make changes to sth 改变某事change ♦︎ amendment ♦︎ transition ♦︎ adjustment ♦︎ conversion ♦︎ modification ♦︎ switch ♦︎ alteration ♦︎ revision ♦︎ adaptationThese are all words for the act or result of making sth different. 这些词均表示改变、调整、更正。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / an amendment / a transition / an adjustment / a conversion / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation to sth◆a change / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration in sth◆(a) major change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(an) important change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / switch / alteration / revision◆(a) radical change / adjustment / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(a) slight change / amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆(a) constant change / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆to propose / suggest a change / an amendment / a modification / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to make a change / an amendment / the transition / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to carry out / undertake a conversion / modification / an alteration / revision◆to need / require amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆to undergo a transition / modification / alteration / revision■ change [countable, uncountable] the act or result of making sth different 改变；变化；变更◆I made a couple of minor changes to the opening paragraph.我对起始段作了几处小改动。◆He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.接近拐弯处时，他快速换挡。◆He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他号召改变苏格兰政治的氛围。◆Train times are subject to change without notice.列车时刻表可能会变更而不另行通知。  see also change over ⇨ switch verb ■ amendment əˈmendmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change or improvement that is made to a law or document; the process of changing a law or document （法律或文件的）改动，修正案，修订◆A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.对此项法规进行了一项重大修订。◆Parliament passed the bill without further amendment.议会未作进一步修改便通过了议案。   see also amend ⇨ adjust ■ transition trænˈzɪʃn, trænˈsɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another 过渡；转变；变迁◆The company was slow to make the transition from paper to computer.这家公司从纸本到电脑的转变缓慢。◆He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.在向民主政权过渡的时期，他仍将是国家首脑。◆This class is useful for students who are in transition (= in the process of changing) from one training programme to another.对转换培训项目的学生来说，这一课程很有用。◆We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.我们需要确保新旧制度的平稳过渡。▸ transitional

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◆a transitional period过渡时期◆a transitional government过渡政府■ adjustment əˈdʒʌstmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change that is made to sth in order to correct or improve it; a change in the way a person behaves or thinks 调节；（行为或思想的）调整，适应◆I've made a few adjustments to the design.我对设计作了几处调整。◆Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.可能需要调整一下镜头。◆She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.婚姻破裂后，她熬过了一段感情调整期。ⓘ Adjustment is usually used to talk about small changes made to objects, rather than documents. * adjustment常指对物品，而非文件作的小调整、小变化。   see also adjust ⇨ adjust ■ conversion kənˈvɜːʃn; NAmE kənˈvɜːrʒn [uncountable, countable] the act or process of changing sth from one form, use or system to another （形式、用途或系统上的）转变，转换，转化◆Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.他们的主要业务是将农场建筑物改建为家庭住宅。◆Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.转成燃气中央供暖系统可以省不少钱。◆The firm specializes in house conversions (= turning large houses into several smaller flats or apartments).这家公司专营房屋改建。  see also convert ⇨ turn 2 , convert ⇨ switch ■ modification ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act or process of changing sth in order to correct or improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made 修改；改进；改变◆Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.需要对现有系统进行相当大的改进。◆It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design.也许有必要对这个设计稍作几处修改。   see also modify ⇨ adjust ■ switch [countable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete （尤指突然彻底的）改变，转变◆She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.第一个孩子出生后，她就从全职改为兼职工作了。◆He has vehemently opposed the policy switch.他强烈反对改变政策。   see also switch ⇨ switch verb ■ alteration ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn [countable, uncountable] a change to sth that makes it different; the act of making a change to sth 改变；变化；改动◆They are making some major alterations to the house.他们在对这栋房子作一些大改动。◆The dress will not need much alteration.这条连衣裙不需要大改。NOTE 辨析 Adjustment, modification or alteration? Adjustments are usually small changes that are made to designs or equipment. Modification can be used to talk about a wider variety of changes, but it is often used to describe larger changes made to systems or vehicles. Alteration is often used to talk about changes people make to buildings, especially their houses. * adjustment常指对设计方案或设备所作的小调整。modification所指的改变含义更广，但常指对系统或车辆所作的大改变。alteration常指对建筑物，尤其是住宅所作的改变。■ revision rɪˈvɪʒn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act of changing sth, or of examining sth with the intention of changing it; a change or set of changes made 修改；检查；（一项或一轮）修订◆The system is in need of revision.系统需要更新。◆He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out.把报告打印出来之前，他作了一些小的修改。ⓘ Revisions are usually made to correct sth that is wrong, or to bring sth up to date. * revision通常指修订错误，或进行更新。   see also revise ⇨ adjust , revise ⇨ revise ■ adaptation ˌædæpˈteɪʃn [uncountable] (rather formal) the process of changing sth, for example your behaviour, to suit a new situation 适应◆We've been studying the adaptation of species to hot conditions.我们一直在研究物种对炎热环境的适应问题。change1

verb

 change your habits 改变习惯changing attitudes towards education 不断变化的对教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.  ➡ See also the entry for adjust 另见adjust条change ♦︎ alter ♦︎ adapt ♦︎ shift ♦︎ tailor ♦︎ varyThese words all mean to make sb/sth different. 这些词均表示改变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth for sb / sth◆to change / alter / adapt a plan / story◆to change / alter / shift / vary the emphasis◆to change / alter / shift the balance / perspective◆to change / alter / adapt your behaviour◆to change / adapt / vary your routine◆to change / alter / shift your / sb's attitude / opinion◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth accordingly◆to change / adapt / tailor sth specially / carefully■ change [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改变；使变化◆Information technology has changed the way people work.信息技术改变了人的工作方式。◆This incident changed the whole course of events.这件事改变了整个事态的发展。◆What made you change your mind (= change your opinion)?什么使你改变了想法？◆The fruit changes colour as it ripens.这种水果成熟时会变色。◆Don't keep changing the subject.不要总是改变话题。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改变；更改；改动◆This development will alter the character of the town.这项开发将改变城区的风貌。◆Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame.错在我们，这是无法改变的事实。NOTE 辨析 Change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 这两个词有时可通用◆Fame hasn't really changed / altered him.名声并没有使他有丝毫改变。However, change often suggests a complete change, whereas alter can suggest a smaller change. 不过，change常指彻底的改变，而alter可指小的改变◆This law needs to be altered (= changed slightly in order to improve it).这项法律需要修改。◆This law needs to be changed (= changed completely or got rid of).这项法律需要更改。 Alter is often used when sth does not change * alter常用否定陈述◆It doesn't alter the way I feel.这改变不了我的感觉。or to talk about making changes to particular aspects of sth. 或指改变事物的某些方面◆They can alter the programme until success is achieved.他们可以改变程序直至成功为止。 Change can also be used in all of these cases, but its range of uses is much wider, including particular collocations such as change your mind, change your name, change colour, change tack and change the subject. * change可用于以上所有情况，且其使用范围更广，固定搭配有change your mind，change your name，change colour，change tack和change the subject。 ■ adapt [transitive] to change sth in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation 使适应，使适合（新用途或新情况）◆Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.这些工具多数已经过特别改装，供残疾人使用。◆These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.这些样式可以修改，以适应个人不同喜好。   see also modify ⇨ adjust , adaptable ⇨ flexible 1 ■ shift [transitive] to change the way that people think about sth 改变（观点）◆They are trying to shift public attitudes about the nature of old age.他们试图改变公众对老龄本质的看法。◆We need to shift the focus of this debate.我们需要转换一下辩论焦点。ⓘ Typical collocates of shift are attitudes, opinions, balance, emphasis, focus and perspective. * shift的常见搭配词有attitudes、opinions、balance、emphasis、focus和perspective。■ tailor ˈteɪlə(r) [transitive] to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose or person 专门制作；订做◆Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups.为满足特定群体的需要，特制了专门的课程。◆Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements.为满足个别需要，大多数旅行社都愿意作出专门的旅游安排。■ vary [transitive] to make changes to sth to make it slightly different （略为）变更，改变◆The job enables me to vary the hours I work.这项工作使我能够调整工作时间。◆The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week.健美操教练每周都改变动作套路。ⓘ Vary is used especially to talk about making slight changes to a routine of sth that you do regularly. * vary尤与routine连用，指对定期做的事情进行小的改变。change2

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 change your habits 改变习惯changing attitudes towards education 不断变化的对教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.change ♦︎ vary ♦︎ shift ♦︎ fluctuate ♦︎ swing ♦︎ alter ♦︎ alternateThese words all mean to become different. 这些词均表示发生改变、起变化。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / shift / swing from sth to sth◆to vary / fluctuate / swing / alternate between A and B◆to change / vary / fluctuate according to sth◆to change / vary / fluctuate / swing wildly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / swing / alter dramatically / sharply◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / alter significantly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate constantly / continually◆to change / shift / fluctuate / swing rapidly◆to change / shift / swing suddenly◆to change / vary / alter little / slightly / somewhat◆to hardly / never change / vary / alter■ change [intransitive] to become different 改变；变化◆Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.里克一点儿没变，他和上学时一模一样。◆We examined changing attitudes towards education.我们研究了对于教育不断变化的看法。◆The language is changing all the time.语言总是在变化。◆Leeds changed from a small market town into a busy city.利兹从一个小集镇变成了热闹的城市。◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中奖后生活彻底改变了。■ vary [intransitive] to change frequently or be different according to the situation （根据情况）变化，变更，改变◆The menu varies with the season.菜单随季节而变动。◆Prices vary according to the type of room you require.价格随要求的房间类型而有所变化。◆Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.班级的数目从25到30不等。◆Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person.每个人的脉搏快慢略有不同。◆'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.'“你几点钟开始工作？” “没准儿。”■ shift [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) (of a situation or opinion) to change from one state or position to another （情况或观点）改变，转向◆The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers.力量从工人一方转向雇主一方去了。◆Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years.50年来，公众对婚姻的态度已经改变。■ fluctuate ˈflʌktʃueɪt [intransitive] (rather formal or written) to change frequently in size, amount, level or quality, especially from one extreme to another （大小、数量、水平或质量大幅）波动；（在⋯之间）起伏不定◆During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $30 and $50 a barrel.在危机时期，石油价格在每桶30到50美元之间波动。◆Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.温差可达10度之大。◆My weight fluctuated wildly depending on how much I ate.我的体重会因我吃多少东西而大幅变化。■ swing (swung, swung) [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to change from one opinion, mood or situation to another, especially from one extreme to another （观点、情绪或情况）改变，剧变◆The state has swung from Republican to Democrat.这个州从支持共和党转向支持民主党。◆His emotions swung between fear and curiosity.他时而害怕，时而好奇。◆The game could swing either way (= either side could win it).这场比赛胜负未卜。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [intransitive] to become different 改变；变化◆Property prices did not significantly alter during 2007.2007年，房产价格没有大的变化。◆He had not altered greatly in the last ten years.在过去的十年间，他变化不大。NOTE 辨析 change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 这两个词有时可通用◆Rick hasn't changed / altered much.里克没怎么改变。However, change is much more frequent and has a much wider range than alter: it often suggests a complete change to sth important. 不过，change比alter使用更频繁也更广泛，常指重要事物发生彻底的改变◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中奖后生活彻底改变了。◆Her life altered completely. It can also be used to talk about things that are in the process of changing. * change还可用于谈论变化中的事物◆changing attitudes to education对于教育不断变化的看法◆altering attitudes to education Alter is often used when sth has changed only slightly or not at all. * alter常在事物发生微小的改变或根本没变时使用◆The party's policies have hardly altered, but public opinion has.该党的政策几乎没变，但是公众舆论变了。 ■ alternate ˈɔːltəneɪt; NAmE ˈɔːltərneɪt [intransitive] (always followed by between 总是后接between) to keep changing from one thing to another and back again 交替；变换◆Her mood alternated between happiness and despair.她一会儿高兴，一会儿绝望。
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