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modify

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mod·i·fy /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ $ ˈmɑː-/ ●●○ AWL verb (modified, modifying, modifies) [transitiveT]  
1 CHANGE/MAKE something DIFFERENTto 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 SYN adapt
 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 something to do something
 The seats can be modified to fit other types of vehicle.
这些座椅可以略做改动,用在其他类型的车辆上。
2. technicalSLG 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’. 〔形容词、副词等〕修饰〔另一词〕
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modifymod·i·fy /ˈmɒdəfaɪˈmɑː-/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp modified) [transitiveT]
to make changes, especially small changes, to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective
The plan has been slightly modified.
Banks have modified their traditional role and now offer mortgages, pensions, and other financial services.
Origin modify
(1300-1400) French modifier, from Latin modificare to measure, moderate, from modus; → MODE
mod·i·fy verb
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