单词 | modernize |
释义 | modernize —modernization, n. —modernizer, n. /mod"euhr nuyz'/, v. , modernized, modernizing. v.t. 1. to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen. v.i. 2. to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc. Also, esp. Brit., modernise. [1740-50; MODERN(ISM) + -IZE] Syn. 1. renovate, refurbish, update. |
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