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change noun
⇨ change 1 (a change in the weather) ⇨ change 2 (make changes to sth) ⇨ money 2 (change for the ticket machine) ⇨ a change of heart ⇨ revolution 2change verb
⇨ change 1 (change your habits) ⇨ change 2 (changing attitudes towards education) ⇨ cash (Can you change a £20 note?) ⇨ replace 2 (change your doctor) ⇨ turn 2 (Caterpillars change into butterflies.) ⇨ wear (change into your swimsuit)change1

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 a change in the weather 天氣的變化make changes to sth 改變某事change ♦︎ shift ♦︎ variation ♦︎ swing ♦︎ fluctuation ♦︎ variability ♦︎ alternationThese are all words for the act of becoming different, especially frequently. 這些詞均表示改變、變化，尤指多變。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / a fluctuation / variability / an alternation in sth◆a shift / a variation / a fluctuation / an alternation between A and B◆a shift / swing towards sth◆(a) considerable change / shift / variation / fluctuation / variability◆a big / dramatic / massive change / shift / variation / swing◆(a) small change / shift / variation / swing / fluctuations◆(a) rapid change / shift / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) random change / variation / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) seasonal change / variation / fluctuation◆to cause a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations / variability◆to produce a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations◆to show a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation / an alternation / variability◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation occurs■ change [countable, uncountable] the result of sth becoming different 改變；變化；變更◆We're hoping for a change in the weather.我們希望天氣有所變化。◆There was no change in the patient's condition overnight.病人的病情整夜未變。◆She is someone who hates change.她是厭惡改變的人。◆How far does war bring about social change?戰爭帶來的社會變動有多大？ⓘ A change [singular] is the fact of a situation, place or experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting or enjoyable. 用作單數形式的a change指令人感興趣或可喜的變化、變更◆Let's stay in tonight for a change.咱們今晚換換口味，就待在家裏吧。◆It makes a change to read some good news for once.破例讀到點好消息，真讓人高興。 ■ shift [countable] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) a change in position or direction （位置或方向的）改變，轉變◆These results mark a dramatic shift in public opinion.這些結果表明公衆輿論發生了急劇變化。◆There was a gradual shift in the population away from the countryside to the towns.人口逐漸從農村向城鎮轉移。◆I detected a subtle shift towards our point of view.我察覺到轉向我方觀點的微妙變化。◆These climate shifts occurred over less than a decade.發生這些氣候變化不超過十年。■ variation [countable, uncountable] frequent change in the amount, quality or level of sth （數量、質量或水平上頻繁的）變化，變更，變動◆The dial records very slight variations in pressure.這個刻度盤能顯示很微小的壓力變化。◆Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation.貨幣匯率總在波動。◆We need to take seasonal variation into account (= depending on the time of year).我們需要考慮季節性波動。   see also variation ⇨ difference ■ swing [countable] a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which sth changes （觀點或情況的）改變；改變的程度◆He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad).他的情緒容易大起大落。◆Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour.投票顯示10%的人轉而支持工黨。◆There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power.有迹象表明人們轉而支持核能。ⓘ Swing is used especially to talk about political, social and cultural changes, as well as mood swings or swings of mood. * swing尤指政治、社會和文化方面的變化，“情緒變化”用mood swings或swings of mood。■ fluctuation ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) frequent change in the size, amount, level or quality of sth, especially from one extreme to another （大小、數量、水平或質量上頻繁劇烈的）波動◆The situation led to wild fluctuations in interest rates.這種情況導致了利率的大幅波動。◆Recent ice-cap surveys reveal climatic fluctuation.近期對冰冠進行的考察揭示了氣候的波動。■ variability ˌveəriəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌveriəˈbɪləti, ˌværiəˈbɪləti [uncountable] (written) the fact of sth being likely to vary 可變性；易變性；反複不定◆The changes were attributed to natural climatic variability.這些變更是自然氣候多變造成的。◆There is always a degree of variability in the exchange rate.匯率總是有一定幅度的變化。   see also variable ⇨ variable ■ alternation ˌɔːltəˈneɪʃn; NAmE ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) a repeated change between different situations, feelings, types of behaviour or ideas （情況、情緒、行爲或想法上重複性的）改變，變化◆the alternation of day and night晝夜交替◆Such rapid alternations of mood are a feature of her writing.如此快速的情緒變化是她文字作品的一個特征。ⓘ Alternations involve changing from one situation to another, and then back to the first situation again. * alternation指周而複始的變化。change2

noun

 a change in the weather 天氣的變化make changes to sth 改變某事change ♦︎ amendment ♦︎ transition ♦︎ adjustment ♦︎ conversion ♦︎ modification ♦︎ switch ♦︎ alteration ♦︎ revision ♦︎ adaptationThese are all words for the act or result of making sth different. 這些詞均表示改變、調整、更正。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / an amendment / a transition / an adjustment / a conversion / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation to sth◆a change / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration in sth◆(a) major change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(an) important change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / switch / alteration / revision◆(a) radical change / adjustment / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(a) slight change / amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆(a) constant change / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆to propose / suggest a change / an amendment / a modification / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to make a change / an amendment / the transition / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to carry out / undertake a conversion / modification / an alteration / revision◆to need / require amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆to undergo a transition / modification / alteration / revision■ change [countable, uncountable] the act or result of making sth different 改變；變化；變更◆I made a couple of minor changes to the opening paragraph.我對起始段作了幾處小改動。◆He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.接近拐彎處時，他快速換擋。◆He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他號召改變蘇格蘭政治的氛圍。◆Train times are subject to change without notice.列車時刻表可能會變更而不另行通知。  see also change over ⇨ switch verb ■ amendment əˈmendmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change or improvement that is made to a law or document; the process of changing a law or document （法律或文件的）改動，修正案，修訂◆A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.對此項法規進行了一項重大修訂。◆Parliament passed the bill without further amendment.議會未作進一步修改便通過了議案。   see also amend ⇨ adjust ■ transition trænˈzɪʃn, trænˈsɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another 過渡；轉變；變遷◆The company was slow to make the transition from paper to computer.這家公司從紙本到電腦的轉變緩慢。◆He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.在向民主政權過渡的時期，他仍將是國家首腦。◆This class is useful for students who are in transition (= in the process of changing) from one training programme to another.對轉換培訓項目的學生來說，這一課程很有用。◆We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.我們需要確保新舊制度的平穩過渡。▸ transitional

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◆a transitional period過渡時期◆a transitional government過渡政府■ adjustment əˈdʒʌstmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change that is made to sth in order to correct or improve it; a change in the way a person behaves or thinks 調節；（行爲或思想的）調整，適應◆I've made a few adjustments to the design.我對設計作了幾處調整。◆Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.可能需要調整一下鏡頭。◆She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.婚姻破裂後，她熬過了一段感情調整期。ⓘ Adjustment is usually used to talk about small changes made to objects, rather than documents. * adjustment常指對物品，而非文件作的小調整、小變化。   see also adjust ⇨ adjust ■ conversion kənˈvɜːʃn; NAmE kənˈvɜːrʒn [uncountable, countable] the act or process of changing sth from one form, use or system to another （形式、用途或系統上的）轉變，轉換，轉化◆Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.他們的主要業務是將農場建築物改建爲家庭住宅。◆Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.轉成燃氣中央供暖系統可以省不少錢。◆The firm specializes in house conversions (= turning large houses into several smaller flats or apartments).這家公司專營房屋改建。  see also convert ⇨ turn 2 , convert ⇨ switch ■ modification ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act or process of changing sth in order to correct or improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made 修改；改進；改變◆Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.需要對現有系統進行相當大的改進。◆It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design.也許有必要對這個設計稍作幾處修改。   see also modify ⇨ adjust ■ switch [countable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete （尤指突然徹底的）改變，轉變◆She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.第一個孩子出生後，她就從全職改爲兼職工作了。◆He has vehemently opposed the policy switch.他強烈反對改變政策。   see also switch ⇨ switch verb ■ alteration ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn [countable, uncountable] a change to sth that makes it different; the act of making a change to sth 改變；變化；改動◆They are making some major alterations to the house.他們在對這棟房子作一些大改動。◆The dress will not need much alteration.這條連衣裙不需要大改。NOTE 辨析 Adjustment, modification or alteration? Adjustments are usually small changes that are made to designs or equipment. Modification can be used to talk about a wider variety of changes, but it is often used to describe larger changes made to systems or vehicles. Alteration is often used to talk about changes people make to buildings, especially their houses. * adjustment常指對設計方案或設備所作的小調整。modification所指的改變含義更廣，但常指對系統或車輛所作的大改變。alteration常指對建築物，尤其是住宅所作的改變。■ revision rɪˈvɪʒn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act of changing sth, or of examining sth with the intention of changing it; a change or set of changes made 修改；檢查；（一項或一輪）修訂◆The system is in need of revision.系統需要更新。◆He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out.把報告打印出來之前，他作了一些小的修改。ⓘ Revisions are usually made to correct sth that is wrong, or to bring sth up to date. * revision通常指修訂錯誤，或進行更新。   see also revise ⇨ adjust , revise ⇨ revise ■ adaptation ˌædæpˈteɪʃn [uncountable] (rather formal) the process of changing sth, for example your behaviour, to suit a new situation 適應◆We've been studying the adaptation of species to hot conditions.我們一直在研究物種對炎熱環境的適應問題。change1

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 change your habits 改變習慣changing attitudes towards education 不斷變化的對教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.  ➡ See also the entry for adjust 另見adjust條change ♦︎ alter ♦︎ adapt ♦︎ shift ♦︎ tailor ♦︎ varyThese words all mean to make sb/sth different. 這些詞均表示改變。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth for sb / sth◆to change / alter / adapt a plan / story◆to change / alter / shift / vary the emphasis◆to change / alter / shift the balance / perspective◆to change / alter / adapt your behaviour◆to change / adapt / vary your routine◆to change / alter / shift your / sb's attitude / opinion◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth accordingly◆to change / adapt / tailor sth specially / carefully■ change [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改變；使變化◆Information technology has changed the way people work.信息技術改變了人的工作方式。◆This incident changed the whole course of events.這件事改變了整個事態的發展。◆What made you change your mind (= change your opinion)?什麽使你改變了想法？◆The fruit changes colour as it ripens.這種水果成熟時會變色。◆Don't keep changing the subject.不要總是改變話題。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改變；更改；改動◆This development will alter the character of the town.這項開發將改變城區的風貌。◆Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame.錯在我們，這是無法改變的事實。NOTE 辨析 Change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 這兩個詞有時可通用◆Fame hasn't really changed / altered him.名聲並沒有使他有絲毫改變。However, change often suggests a complete change, whereas alter can suggest a smaller change. 不過，change常指徹底的改變，而alter可指小的改變◆This law needs to be altered (= changed slightly in order to improve it).這項法律需要修改。◆This law needs to be changed (= changed completely or got rid of).這項法律需要更改。 Alter is often used when sth does not change * alter常用否定陳述◆It doesn't alter the way I feel.這改變不了我的感覺。or to talk about making changes to particular aspects of sth. 或指改變事物的某些方面◆They can alter the programme until success is achieved.他們可以改變程序直至成功爲止。 Change can also be used in all of these cases, but its range of uses is much wider, including particular collocations such as change your mind, change your name, change colour, change tack and change the subject. * change可用於以上所有情況，且其使用範圍更廣，固定搭配有change your mind，change your name，change colour，change tack和change the subject。 ■ adapt [transitive] to change sth in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation 使適應，使適合（新用途或新情況）◆Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.這些工具多數已經過特别改裝，供殘疾人使用。◆These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.這些樣式可以修改，以適應個人不同喜好。   see also modify ⇨ adjust , adaptable ⇨ flexible 1 ■ shift [transitive] to change the way that people think about sth 改變（觀點）◆They are trying to shift public attitudes about the nature of old age.他們試圖改變公衆對老齡本質的看法。◆We need to shift the focus of this debate.我們需要轉換一下辯論焦點。ⓘ Typical collocates of shift are attitudes, opinions, balance, emphasis, focus and perspective. * shift的常見搭配詞有attitudes、opinions、balance、emphasis、focus和perspective。■ tailor ˈteɪlə(r) [transitive] to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose or person 專門制作；訂做◆Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups.爲滿足特定群體的需要，特制了專門的課程。◆Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements.爲滿足個别需要，大多數旅行社都願意作出專門的旅遊安排。■ vary [transitive] to make changes to sth to make it slightly different （略爲）變更，改變◆The job enables me to vary the hours I work.這項工作使我能夠調整工作時間。◆The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week.健美操教練每周都改變動作套路。ⓘ Vary is used especially to talk about making slight changes to a routine of sth that you do regularly. * vary尤與routine連用，指對定期做的事情進行小的改變。change2

verb

 change your habits 改變習慣changing attitudes towards education 不斷變化的對教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.change ♦︎ vary ♦︎ shift ♦︎ fluctuate ♦︎ swing ♦︎ alter ♦︎ alternateThese words all mean to become different. 這些詞均表示發生改變、起變化。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / shift / swing from sth to sth◆to vary / fluctuate / swing / alternate between A and B◆to change / vary / fluctuate according to sth◆to change / vary / fluctuate / swing wildly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / swing / alter dramatically / sharply◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / alter significantly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate constantly / continually◆to change / shift / fluctuate / swing rapidly◆to change / shift / swing suddenly◆to change / vary / alter little / slightly / somewhat◆to hardly / never change / vary / alter■ change [intransitive] to become different 改變；變化◆Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.裏克一點兒沒變，他和上學時一模一樣。◆We examined changing attitudes towards education.我們研究了對於教育不斷變化的看法。◆The language is changing all the time.語言總是在變化。◆Leeds changed from a small market town into a busy city.利茲從一個小集鎮變成了熱鬧的城市。◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中獎後生活徹底改變了。■ vary [intransitive] to change frequently or be different according to the situation （根據情況）變化，變更，改變◆The menu varies with the season.菜單随季節而變動。◆Prices vary according to the type of room you require.價格随要求的房間類型而有所變化。◆Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.班級的數目從25到30不等。◆Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person.每個人的脈搏快慢略有不同。◆'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.'“你幾點鐘開始工作？” “沒準兒。”■ shift [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) (of a situation or opinion) to change from one state or position to another （情況或觀點）改變，轉向◆The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers.力量從工人一方轉向僱主一方去了。◆Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years.50年來，公衆對婚姻的態度已經改變。■ fluctuate ˈflʌktʃueɪt [intransitive] (rather formal or written) to change frequently in size, amount, level or quality, especially from one extreme to another （大小、數量、水平或質量大幅）波動；（在⋯之間）起伏不定◆During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $30 and $50 a barrel.在危機時期，石油價格在每桶30到50美元之間波動。◆Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.溫差可達10度之大。◆My weight fluctuated wildly depending on how much I ate.我的體重會因我吃多少東西而大幅變化。■ swing (swung, swung) [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to change from one opinion, mood or situation to another, especially from one extreme to another （觀點、情緒或情況）改變，劇變◆The state has swung from Republican to Democrat.這個州從支持共和黨轉向支持民主黨。◆His emotions swung between fear and curiosity.他時而害怕，時而好奇。◆The game could swing either way (= either side could win it).這場比賽勝負未蔔。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [intransitive] to become different 改變；變化◆Property prices did not significantly alter during 2007.2007年，房産價格沒有大的變化。◆He had not altered greatly in the last ten years.在過去的十年間，他變化不大。NOTE 辨析 change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 這兩個詞有時可通用◆Rick hasn't changed / altered much.裏克沒怎麽改變。However, change is much more frequent and has a much wider range than alter: it often suggests a complete change to sth important. 不過，change比alter使用更頻繁也更廣泛，常指重要事物發生徹底的改變◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中獎後生活徹底改變了。◆Her life altered completely. It can also be used to talk about things that are in the process of changing. * change還可用於談論變化中的事物◆changing attitudes to education對於教育不斷變化的看法◆altering attitudes to education Alter is often used when sth has changed only slightly or not at all. * alter常在事物發生微小的改變或根本沒變時使用◆The party's policies have hardly altered, but public opinion has.該黨的政策幾乎沒變，但是公衆輿論變了。 ■ alternate ˈɔːltəneɪt; NAmE ˈɔːltərneɪt [intransitive] (always followed by between 總是後接between) to keep changing from one thing to another and back again 交替；變換◆Her mood alternated between happiness and despair.她一會兒高興，一會兒絕望。

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