| 单词 | change |
| 释义 | verb | noun changechange1 /tʃeɪndʒ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1BECOME DIFFERENT [intransitive] to become different: Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her. Things in Minnesota don’t change very quickly.change (from something) to something The mood changed quickly from excitement to panic.change into The hissing sound gradually changed into a low hum. The practice of medicine has changed dramatically during the past 50 years. You can’t expect society to change overnight (=change very quickly). His luck seemed to have changed for the worse. Learning new skills helps workers adapt to changing economic conditions. Times have changed since you could go out without locking your doors (=the situation is different than before). The new budget reflects the changing role of the U.S. military.2MAKE somebody/something DIFFERENT [transitive] to make someone or something become different: How does the president plan to change the tax system? Going to college really changed my life.change somebody/something into something A witch had changed him into a mouse.change something (from something) to something She changed the spelling of her name from Amy to Aimee.THESAURUSalter – to change something so that it is different but not completely different. Alter sounds more formal than change: We had to alter our plans because of the weather.adapt – to change something so that it can be used in a different way: The chicken recipe can be adapted for vegetarians.adjust – to make small changes in something in order to improve it. You use adjust about a machine, system, or the way something looks: How do you adjust the volume on the TV?modify – to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more appropriate for a particular purpose: We all modify our speech when speaking to people in authority.convert – to change something completely so that it has a different form and can be used for a different purpose: The old factory was converted into a restaurant.revise – to change something in order to improve it by adding new information and correcting mistakes. You use revise about ideas, plans, or pieces of writing: The discovery made them revise their old ideas. I revised the essay after reading my teacher’s comments.amend formal – to change a law or important document to correct or improve it: The act was amended to protect wildlife.reform – to change a law, system, organization, etc. so that it is fairer or more effective: The tax code needs to be completely reformed.reorganize/restructure – to change the way that a system or organization works: The company has been restructured from top to bottom.transform – to change something completely, especially so that it is much better: They’ve completely transformed the downtown area.revolutionize – to completely change the way people think or do something. You use revolutionize especially about a new idea or invention: The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.twist/distort – to deliberately change facts or words, in a way that is not true: He accused reporters of twisting his words.3FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER [intransitive, transitive] to stop having or doing one thing and start having or doing something else instead SYN switch: Many women choose not to change their name when they marry.change (from something) to something The company has recently changed to a more powerful computer system. Let’s change the subject before someone gets upset (=talk about something else). Why do leaves change color in the fall? It’s quite rare for politicians to change sides. Good scientists should have a willingness to experiment and change direction (=start to do something very different from before).4change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something: change about/on The seller changed her mind about selling the house.5CLOTHES a)[intransitive, transitive] to take off your clothes and put on different ones: I’m just going upstairs to change. Why don’t you go change that shirt?change into We changed into our swimsuits and ran for the pool.change out of Give me a minute to change out of these work clothes. She has to get changed before we go out (=put on different clothes). b)[transitive] to put a clean diaper on a baby: It’s your turn to change the baby.6REPLACE something [transitive] to put something new in place of something old, damaged, or broken: When I lost my keys, we had to change all the locks. Do you know how to change a tire?7change the sheets to take sheets off a bed and put clean ones on it8EXCHANGE MONEY [transitive] a)to exchange a larger unit of money for smaller units that add up to the same value: Can you change a $10 bill? b)to exchange money from one country for money from another: change something into/for something I want to change my dollars into pesos, please.9AIRPLANES/TRAINS/BUSES [intransitive, transitive] to get out of one airplane, train, or bus and into another one in order to continue your trip: We had to change planes twice on the trip from New York to Billings.change at/in All passengers bound for Boston should change at New Haven.10change places (with somebody) a)to give someone the seat or position you are in and take his or her seat or position: He immediately changed places so he could sit next to me. b)to take someone else’s social position or situation in life instead of yours: Our lives are hard, but theirs are miserable. I would never change places.11change hands to become someone else’s property: The theater recently changed hands.12change your ways to start behaving better than you have in the past: Alan says he has changed his ways, and I believe him.13change your tune informal to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened: Newsom was originally against the plan, but later changed his tune.14change your spots to change your character completely15WIND [intransitive] if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction16GEARS [intransitive, transitive] to put a bicycle or the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower SYN shift: I changed gear as I approached the corner.change into You’ll have to change into second gear to get up this hill.[Origin: 1100–1200 Old French changier, from Latin cambiare to exchange]COLLOCATIONSadverbschange a lot/a great deal/considerably The town has changed a lot since I was last here.change completely/totally His life had completely changed since he met Anya.change dramatically/drastically (=a lot, especially in a surprising way) The landscape has changed dramatically over the past hundred years.fundamentally/radically change (=completely, in a way that has a big effect) The political situation has fundamentally changed since the election.change slightly/a little The wind changed slightly, and there was a hint of rain in the air.somebody/something has hardly changed (=someone or something is almost the same as before) In 60 years the school had hardly changed.change rapidly/quickly The market for cell phones is changing rapidly.change overnight (=very quickly and suddenly) You can’t change old habits overnight – just give yourself time.change slowly/gradually The river gradually changed its course.change constantly/change all the time The English language is changing all the time.change permanently/forever After the wedding, Fran knew her life would change forever.change irrevocably (=in a way that is impossible to change back) Her life changed irrevocably when her husband suffered a heart attack.change something ↔ around phrasal verb to move things into different positions: I didn’t really rewrite it – I just changed a few paragraphs around.change over phrasal verb to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using something different: change over to We hope to change over to the new software by next month. verb | noun changechange2 ●●● S1 W1 noun 1THINGS BECOMING DIFFERENT [countable, uncountable] the process or result of something or someone becoming different: change in There’s been a slight change in the weather.change to He hates making changes to his daily routine. Don’t make any major changes just yet. The new owners have promised to implement sweeping changes at the company. There has been no change in interest rates. His artistic style has undergone many changes. There has been a change for the better in the patient’s condition. It’s hard to keep up with the pace of technological change. Older people are generally more resistant to social change.THESAURUSalteration – a change made to something, especially a small change which makes it different but not completely different. Alteration sounds more formal than change: She made some last-minute alterations to her speech.adjustment – a small change you make to something such as a machine, system, or the way something looks: We have had to make some adjustments to our original calculations.modification – a small change made to something in order to improve it or to make it more appropriate for a particular purpose: The car is the same as the old model, except for a few modifications to the engine.transformation – a complete change in something, especially so that there is great improvement: The transformation of the old industrial waterfront included construction of a new public park.conversion – the act of changing something completely so that it has a different form or purpose: The old warehouse is undergoing a conversion into apartments.reform – a change made to a law, system, organization, etc. so that it is fairer or more effective: The president has introduced reforms in the health care system.amendment – a change made to a law or to an important document to correct or improve it: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects your right to free speech.2FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER [countable] a new or different thing or person used instead of something or someone else: The car needs an oil change.a change (from something) to something The change from film cameras to digital ones has been fairly rapid. The website has information for people considering a career change.change of There’s been a change of plans – we can’t leave until tomorrow. I’ve sent out postcards telling everyone of our change of address. She had a change of heart, and decided to stay (=a change in attitude or decision). A number of policy changes have been implemented by the governor. I worked for ten years and felt it was time for a change, so I decided to start my own business.3PLEASANT NEW SITUATION [countable usually singular] a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable: change from The rain was a welcome change from all the hot, dry weather. Why don’t you try being helpful for a change? Painting with oils was a change of pace for me. A change of scenery was just what I needed (=a stay in a different place that is pleasant).4MONEY [uncountable] a)the money that you get back when you pay for something with more money than it costs: Here is your change, sir. I was making change for a customer when the phone rang (=calculating the right amount of money that a customer should get back). He told the waitress to keep the change. b)money in the form of coins: in change The clerk handed him $3 in change. I gave my spare change to a homeless woman (=coins that I did not need). Matt emptied the loose change from his pockets (=coins, usually the coins in your pocket). c)coins or small bills that you give in exchange for the same amount of money in a larger unit: change for Excuse me, do you have change for $1? Can you make change for a $20 bill?► see thesaurus at money → see also chump change, small change5AIRPLANE/TRAIN/BUS [countable] a situation in which you get off one airplane, train, or bus and get on another one in order to continue your trip6a change of clothes/underwear etc. an additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are traveling: You’d better bring a change of clothes since we’re staying overnight.COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a change We’ve had to make some changes to the design.introduce a change A number of changes were introduced to the curriculum.implement a change formal The company has implemented a change in the way it is organized.bring (about) change (also effect a change formal) (=cause change) The war brought about radical social change.see/notice/observe a change I saw a big change in her when I met her again.undergo a change (=be affected by a change) The body undergoes a number of changes during the teenage years.signal a change (=be a sign of a change) Does this move signal a change in U.S. foreign policy?a change affects somebody/something The tax changes will affect all taxpayers.adjectivesa big/major change Going to a new school is a big change for children.a slight/small/minor change The proposed changes were relatively minor.a gradual change There has been a gradual change in the weather.rapid/sudden change Rapid social change is frightening to some people.dramatic/drastic/radical change (=very big, especially in a way that is surprising) The Industrial Revolution was a period of dramatic change.an important/significant change The change in blood pressure was not significant.a marked change (=a very noticeable one) There was a marked change in his behavior.a fundamental change Reducing waste requires a fundamental change in attitude.social/political/economic etc. change The people are demanding political change.sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people) With new management there are likely to be sweeping changes in the company.far-reaching changes (=important and having a great effect that will last a long time) The Internet has brought about far-reaching changes in the way we work.nouns + changeclimate change The effects of climate change can be seen in Antarctica.a sea change (=a very big change) Our society has seen a sea change in attitudes toward sex before marriage.a temperature change Fish cannot cope with sudden temperature changes.a personality change A head injury can cause a personality change. |
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