alterations
形容词:
1. altered: 改变了的;变化了的;经过改动的。
名词:
1. 改变;变更;修改(尤指使更好)。
2. (服装的)改动,改制。
3. (建筑物的)改造,改建。
词语辨析:
alterations、changes、modifications
- alterations指的是对某物进行的较大的、有目的的改变。
- changes泛指任何形式的改变。
- modifications指的是对某物进行的微小或部分的改变。
词汇扩充:
- make alterations: 进行修改/改变
- request alterations: 要求修改/改变
- carry out alterations: 进行改动/修改
- minor alterations: 小的改动/修改
- major alterations: 大的改动/修改
近义词:
amendment, adjustment, revision, adaptation, transformation
反义词:
preservation, maintenance, conservation, retention
柯林斯词典:
alteration (noun)
1. If something is an alteration, it is a change in its size, quality, or other characteristic.
2. An alteration is a garment that has been altered, usually by a dressmaker or tailor.
牛津词典:
alteration (noun)
1. The action or process of altering or being altered.
2. A change made in the structure or fittings of a building.
3. A change made in a book or document.
用法
1. Alterations as a noun:
- She made some
alterations to the dress to make it fit perfectly.
(她对裙子进行了一些修改,以使其完美贴合。)
- The
alterations to the building will improve its energy efficiency.
(对建筑物的改造将提高其能源效率。)
- The document requires some
alterations before it can be finalized.
(这份文件在最终确定之前需要一些修改。)
2. Alterations as a verb:
- He
altered the design of the website to make it more user-friendly.
(他改变了网站的设计,使其更易使用。)
- Can you
alter this paragraph to make it more concise?
(你能修改一下这一段,使其更加简练吗?)
- The tailor
altered the pants to make them shorter.
(裁缝修改了裤子,使其变短。)
例句
1. She requested
alterations to the wedding dress to make it fit perfectly.
(她要求对婚纱进行修改,以使其完美贴合。)
2. The
alterations made to the building included adding an extra floor.
(对建筑物进行的改造包括增加了一层。)
3. The tailor made some
alterations to the suit to make it more stylish.
(裁缝对西装进行了一些修改,使其更加时尚。)
4. The
alterations to the contract were necessary to meet the new legal requirements.
(对合同的修改是为了满足新的法律要求。)
5. Can you please
alter the font size of this paragraph to make it more readable?
(你能否将这一段的字体大小进行修改,以使其更易读?)
6. The
alteration of the painting's background completely changed its mood.
(这幅画背景的改变完全改变了它的氛围。)
7. The tailor is known for her skill in making precise
alterations to wedding dresses.
(这位裁缝以其对婚纱进行精确修改的技巧而闻名。)
8. The
alterations to the menu reflect the chef's new culinary creations.
(菜单的修改反映了厨师的新烹饪创意。)
9. The
alterations to the car's engine significantly improved its performance.
(对汽车发动机的改动显著提高了其性能。)
10. The tailor will need one week to complete the
alterations on the dress.
(裁缝需要一周时间完成对裙子的修改。)
11. The
alteration of the recipe resulted in a more flavorful dish.
(对食谱的改动使得菜肴更加美味。)
12. The architect proposed some
alterations to the building plans to make it more sustainable.
(建筑师提出了对建筑计划的一些修改,以使其更具可持续性。)
13. The dress needed
alterations as it was too long for her.
(这件裙子需要进行修改,因为对她来说太长了。)
14. The
alteration of the company's logo was met with mixed reactions from customers.
(公司标志的修改在顾客中引起了褒贬不一的反应。)
15. The tailor will make the necessary
alterations to the suit to ensure a perfect fit.
(裁缝将对西装进行必要的修改,以确保完美贴合。)
16. The
alterations made to the play's script improved the flow of the story.
(对剧本的修改提高了故事的连贯性。)
17. The
alteration of the painting's colors gave it a more vibrant appearance.
(对绘画颜色的修改使其显得更加生动。)
18. The tailor charges an additional fee for
alterations beyond the initial fitting.
(裁缝对超出初始试穿的修改收取额外费用。)
19. The
alteration to the recipe made the dish suitable for vegetarians.
(对食谱的改动使得这道菜适合素食者。)
20. The
alterations to the contract were necessary to accommodate the client's requests.
(对合同的修改是为了满足客户的要求。)