modify
verb
ˈmɒdɪəfaɪ
verb
1
to
make
small
changes
to
something
in
order
to
improve
it
and
make
it
more
suitable
or
effective
〔略微地〕修改,更改,改进,改造;
The
feedback
will
be
used
to
modify
the
course
for
next
year.
这些反馈意见将用于修改明年的课程。
The
regulations
can
only
be
modified
by
a
special
committee.
这些法规只能由特别委员会来修改。
modify
sth
to
do
sth
The
seats
can
be
modified
to
fit
other
types
of
vehicle.
这些坐椅可以略作改动,用在其他类型的车上。
2
if
an
adjective,
adverb
etc
modifies
another
word,
it
describes
something
or
limits
the
word’s
meaning.
In
the
phrase
‘walk
slowly’,
the
adverb
‘slowly’
modifies
the
verb
‘walk’.
[术语] 〔形容词、副词等〕修饰〔另一词〕
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