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单词 conform
释义 con·form
I. \kənˈfȯ(ə)rm, -ȯ(ə)m\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English conformen, from Middle French conformer, from Latin conformare to form, conform, from com- + formare to form, from forma form — more at form
transitive verb
: to make like : shape to fit : adapt
 < conforms the belt to the contour >
: bring into harmony or agreement
 < conform this regulation to existing business practices — M.V.DiSalle >
intransitive verb
1. : to have the same shape, outline, or contour
 < the areas of greater rainfall conform roughly with these forested areas — American Guide Series: Minnesota >
: be in agreement or harmony
 < his way of life conforms to his income >
— used with to or with
2.
 a. : to be obedient : comply — usually used with to
  < men are bound to obey the law of society and conform to its harmless orders — W.M.Thackeray >
  : act in accordance with prevailing standard or custom
  < even without racial and religious segregation the pressure to conform is intense and stultifying — Sidonie M. Gruenberg >
 b. : to comply with the usages of an established church; especially : to comply with the usages of the Church of England
3. geology : to follow in unbroken sequence of deposition
Synonyms: see adapt, agree
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English conforme, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French conforme, from Late Latin conformis, from Latin com- + -formis (from forma)
archaic : conformable — usually used with to
III. adverb
Scotland : conformably — used with to
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