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单词 convert
释义 convert

convert /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ aep /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/ noun [C]
F0 someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living: » a Christian/Buddhist convert» a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal breadThesaurus+: ↑Believers and non-believers , ↑Supporters, members and defenders
convert /kənˈvɜːt/ aep /-ˈvɝːt/ verb [I or T] (CHANGE) ↑Verb Endings for convert
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B2 to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character:
» Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?» What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?Thesaurus+: ↑Changing , ↑Adapting and modifying , ↑Adapting and attuning to something , ↑Changing frequently
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C2 to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this:
» He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married.» I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
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Extra Examples:» Those who attempted to convert the heathen were put to death.» The house, a former barn, has been attractively converted.» They bought a converted mews.» Nitrogen is converted into nitrates in the soil which plants can then use.» You needn't bother telling us how recycling helps the environment, because you're preaching to the converted.
convert /kənˈvɜːt/ aep /-ˈvɝːt/ verb [T] (RUGBY) ↑Verb Endings for convert
F0 in rugby, to score more points after a try by kicking the ball over the bar and between the postsThesaurus+: ↑Rugby , ↑General terms used in ball sports
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