| 单词 | reform |
| 释义 | reform (rɪfɔːʳm ) Word forms: reforms , reforming , reformed 1. variable noun Reform consists of changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution. A reform is an instance of such a change or improvement. The party embarked on a programme of economic reform. He has urged reform of the welfare system. The Socialists introduced fairly radical reforms. Synonyms: improvement, amendment, correction, rehabilitation 2. verb If someone reforms something such as a law, social system, or institution, they change or improve it. ...his plans to reform the country's economy. [VERB noun] A reformed party would have to win the approval of the people. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: improve, better, correct, restore 3. verb When someone reforms or when something reforms them, they stop doing things that society does not approve of, such as breaking the law or drinking too much alcohol. When his court case was coming up, James promised to reform. [VERB] We will try to reform him within the community. [VERB noun] reformed adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] ...a reformed character. 4. See also re-form Collocations: regulatory reform Impediments range from the impact of the regulatory reform agenda to a lack of standardisation for securitisations and limited trading activity. Times, Sunday Times Yesterday a spokesman for the business, enterprise and regulatory reform department rebutted any criticism. Times, Sunday Times This acted as a lightning conductor for public anger at the banks, allowing discussions on regulatory reform to be discussed in a calmer atmosphere. Times, Sunday Times Voters liked his tough stance on defence and the details in his talking points on regulatory reform, healthcare and education. Times, Sunday Times A lot of the regulatory reform now being passed will do little to change any of that. Times, Sunday Times And the process itself has exerted a chilling effect, leading the machinery of government to resist reform in a way that ministers find immensely frustrating. Times, Sunday Times Of course, neither the universities nor the arts organisations are immune from accusations that they have resisted reform. Times, Sunday Times But how will these efficiencies suddenly be achieved in monolithic public services, which have resisted reform for years? Times, Sunday Times For years now, the police have fiercely resisted reform. Times, Sunday Times It kept on resisting reforms until the 1960s, when a contest was held. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That all he needs to get over the line are a few trifling concessions he can sell to voters as serious reform. The Sun In normal circumstances the reforms outlined in the speech of prisons, planning and universities alone would constitute a serious reform agenda. Times, Sunday Times With every passing month, memories are fading, bank lobbyists are getting stronger and the odds on serious reform are lengthening. Times, Sunday Times Without serious reform, the winter crisis will morph into an emergency that will last through the spring, summer and autumn too. Times, Sunday Times Stamp duty needs serious reform, not a temporary holiday. Times, Sunday Times Instead of moderate social reform, they espouse the dictatorship of the proletariat. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Its evangelicalism encouraged personal piety but not social reform and gave only limited attention to building the kind of personal character that made for commercial success. America Past and Present (1995) Political change is secondary for Labour radicals to economic and social reform delivered through Westminster. After Thatcher (1989) He wants it to be a party of social reform and emancipation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This bill could be the next great social reform and make a difference to the lives of thousands of homeless people. Times, Sunday Times (2016) None of these catalysts has anything to do with structural reform or boundary changes. Times, Sunday Times (2006) We were Just getting to grips with our task and making plans for our predominantly rural patch when structural reform was announced and we were discarded. Times, Sunday Times (2014) One could argue it is an obstacle to structural reform. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This is a rare opportunity to make a substantial reform without an expensive revolution. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Only a fool would say we do not need substantial reform to stop this happening again. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We think substantial reform is essential. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He decided that he would support reform of the tuition fees system despite the embarrassment this caused him and his party. Times, Sunday Times Each step must strengthen the hand of those who will support reform in future and be allies of change. Times, Sunday Times We can urge and support reform. Times, Sunday Times We support reform of the law to protect obvious injustices. Times, Sunday Times It has been criticised for operating largely behind closed doors, and in recent years several senior judges have supported reform. Times, Sunday Times The devastation wrought by the conflict and the social changes required by the national effort made the case for sweeping reform irresistible. Times, Sunday Times They are backing this newspaper's demand for sweeping reform, including: ? Times, Sunday Times Sweeping reform that will require all constables to have a degree on entry, or achieve the qualification before they can progress, have increased rancour. Times, Sunday Times He also concluded a sweeping reform of the school system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Betting companies could be banned from being front-of-shirt sponsors for football clubs under sweeping reforms being explored by the government. Times,Sunday Times The other omission, much less welcome, was sensible tax reform. Times, Sunday Times Whatever options are favoured, the pace of tax reform must be accelerated. Times, Sunday Times We consider that one major tax reform still remains to be carried out, namely tax relief on charitable remainder trusts (lifetime legacies). Times, Sunday Times Some regard the mansion tax as a proposal for tax reform, signalling a long-term shift from the taxation of income to the taxation of wealth. Times, Sunday Times To this end we have launched a competition with a 20,000 prize for the student with the best vision for tax reform. Times, Sunday Times Actions to serve the public had been replaced with a preference to manufacture committees to avoid having to undertake reform. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This caused an increase in political tension and ultimately, after a brief conflict, forced the country to undertake reforms that decentralized the government. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was charged with undertaking reforms of the silk manufacturing process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In this era, the growing power of the state strengthened the monarchy, allowing it to undertake reforms to strengthen the monarch's authority. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The former banker was hired by Labour to look at welfare reform and the use of sanctions in the benefits system. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Labour welfare reform focused on incapacity benefit, while housing benefit remains ripe for reform. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Plans to link retirement age to life expectancy are being studied by the man in charge of welfare reform. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Downing Street has been buoyed by polling suggesting strong public support for welfare reform. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He spoke quickly too when explaining his rationale for welfare reform. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Translations: Chinese: 改革 Japanese: 改革 |
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