| 单词 | alteration |
| 释义 | alteration (ɔːltəreɪʃən ) Word forms: alterations 1. countable noun An alteration is a change in or to something. Making some simple alterations to your diet will make you feel fitter. [+ to/in] The structural alterations made to the house were planned with Gail's help. Synonyms: change, adjustment, shift, amendment 2. uncountable noun The alteration of something is the process of changing it. Her jacket was at the boutique waiting for alteration. Collocations: dramatic alteration Their youth means they are capable of soul-deep changes, sometimes more or less overnight, matters reflected in dramatic alterations in performance and decision-making. Times, Sunday Times This process continues this week, and with even more dramatic alterations, you'd best begin narrowing your focus. Times, Sunday Times Unsettling as the dramatic alterations currently reshaping elements of your daily routine, and that of others, may be, they're forcing you to rethink your working life. Times, Sunday Times Stages are dynamic, ranging from simple moving platforms to dramatic alterations of the entire stage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The most dramatic alterations were made at the par-3 8th. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It achieved its present configuration in 1893, as the result of extensive alteration of an existing three-story brick warehouse. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The structure has had two additions since 1900 and the interior has undergone extensive alteration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been a long and winding road back to health and the circuit will have further work done next winter to add to the extensive alterations going on. Times, Sunday Times Aside from the main anchors, most of the mall would receive extensive alterations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Extensive alterations were made to it in 1172 and in 1183-4. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Enlightenment political and economic publicists had become preoccupied with promoting fundamental alteration of social aspects of agricultural production, in particular with serfdom and the necessity of its reform. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has twice made fundamental alterations to his swing, which has forced him to endure periods of bedding-in when his control suffered. Times, Sunday Times After 60 years in the order's ownership, there may be some fundamental alterations a less religious resident would be keen to make. Times, Sunday Times It was these fundamental alterations that most divided the fashion press, with some branding the moves 'disrespectful' and others applauding them as 'inspired'. Times, Sunday Times Higher doses often cause intense and fundamental alterations of sensory perception, such as synesthesia or the experience of additional spatial or temporal dimensions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Disruption of cadherin proteins, by genetic alteration or by changes to the structure or function of the protein, has been linked to tumor progression. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yet another way to distinguish between therapy and enhancement might rely on the goal of the genetic alteration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite the high level of genetic alteration necessary to graft sapience to them, they remain unsubtle and incapable of stealth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This crucial genetic alteration helps create the specialized limbs required for volant locomotion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Forest genetic resources are the basis for genetic alteration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A major alteration in 1946 added a one-story dining room and kitchen to the south side of the original building. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With a re-run of the fifth season's twenty-first episode, the show underwent a major alteration of its format. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The addition of booths next to the dance floor was the last major alteration before the fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1986, the transit authority would undergo its first major alteration in the system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A major alteration came in 1892, when a polygonal vestry was built beyond the chancel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some people, apparently fearful that by a lapse of memory they might omit to make the alteration tonight, put on the hands of their watches and clocks yesterday. Times, Sunday Times This seemed at the time rather an academic distinction, but on reflection it was evidently right to make the alteration. Times, Sunday Times In an effort to make this alteration appear the equivalent of other survey sites the alteration also changed the expected pay-outs on competitors sites which have not occurred. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No appeal to reason had made that alteration. Times, Sunday Times You'll set out to make the alterations you'd only dreamed of until now. The Sun You'll resist even the most minor alteration in routine. Times, Sunday Times Both are the kind of minor alteration you might make when re-reading a first draft. The Times Literary Supplement There was some minor alteration of the suspension and a new commander's cupola as well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's quite possible your project can proceed with only minor alterations. Times, Sunday Times Minor alterations, such as putting in skylights, are exempt from the permis de construire but need a simplified permit, a déclaration de travaux. Times, Sunday Times They'd require alterations in your way of living or working, and also demand a far-reaching shift in your thinking. Times, Sunday Times Specialized chemical reactions often require alterations of proteins after the fact by posttranslational modification, or protein binding to specific cofactors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The location of the station was confined and its configuration was awkward, requiring alterations on a number of occasions to meet operational requirements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the most significant alteration has been in my attitude. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The most significant alteration is the installation of a family kitchen, behind the library. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Conversely, no significant alteration of fatigability was observed. 2013, 'Whey proteins are more efficient than casein in the recovery of muscle functional properties following a casting induced muscle atrophy.', PLoS ONE Differential pricing can also be hard to spot when products are not exactly like for like, such as with a slight alteration to the design. The Sun Also in 1999, the logo received a slight alteration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rule, a slight alteration to the free guard zone rule, was tested at the event in an attempt to increase offence in the game. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For the history category, we worked out a ranking from 10 down to 1 based principally on league titles won, with some slight alterations. Times, Sunday Times His meticulous approach created an adaptable group that moves fluidly between slight alterations of formations week in and week out. The Sun Because the proportions are good and the original fireplaces and parquet flooring are still intact, it didn't need much structural alteration. Times, Sunday Times While this would involve a structural alteration to the roof, it would give a luxurious studio feel to the master suite below it. Times, Sunday Times The only structural alteration since then has been the raising of the walls in 1813 to accommodate galleries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was the last major structural alteration to the cathedral to be made. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The structural alteration work, which cost six million euros, brought the foyer forwards by 20 meters to make room for a new north stand. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There's long been talk of substantial alterations in elements of your work or lifestyle. Times, Sunday Times True, this could lead to substantial alterations in your work, lifestyle or habits. Times, Sunday Times You've been considering substantial alterations in elements of your work or lifestyle. Times, Sunday Times These distortions induce substantial alterations in the energies of the molecular orbitals at the metal center, thus allowing its properties to be tuned. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Members of the firm reoccupied the house in the 1960s, making substantial alterations to the original landscaping of the property. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Subconsciously we know what to expect from grass: a cycle of subtle alteration. Times,Sunday Times This causes subtle alterations of the operating characteristics of the device, which may result in slight changes to the power supply voltage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These lengthy notes mirror the composition in certain ways, with sentences and entire paragraphs that return frequently and with subtle alterations to the text. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Individuals who confabulate present incorrect memories ranging from subtle alterations to bizarre fabrications, and are generally very confident about their recollections, despite contradictory evidence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has mainly cardiovascular effects with only subtle alterations of behavior. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 改动 Japanese: 変更 |
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