| 单词 | convert |
| 释义 | convert v. & n. --v 1. tr. (usu. foll. by into) change in form, character, or function. 2. tr. cause (a person) to change beliefs, opinion, party, etc. 3. tr. change (moneys, stocks, units in which a quantity is expressed, etc.) into others of a different kind. 4. tr. make structural alterations in (a building) to serve a new purpose. 5. tr. (also absol.) a Rugby Football score extra points from (a try) by a successful kick at goal. b Amer. Football complete (a touchdown) by kicking a goal or crossing the goal-line. 6. intr. be converted or convertible (the sofa converts into a bed). 7. tr. Logic interchange the terms of (a proposition). --n (often foll. by to) a person who has been converted to a different belief, opinion, etc. Phrases and idioms convert to one's own use wrongfully make use of (another's property). Etymology: ME f. OF convertir ult. f. L convertere convers- turn about (as COM-, vertere turn) |
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