单词 | modify |
释义 | modify (mɒdɪfaɪ ) Word forms: modifies , modifying , modified 1. verb If you modify something, you change it slightly, usually in order to improve it. The club members did agree to modify their recruitment policy. [VERB noun] The plane was a modified version of the C-130. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: change, reform, vary, convert modification (mɒdɪfɪkeɪʃən )Word forms: modifications variable noun Relatively minor modifications were required. ...behaviour modification techniques. Synonyms: change, restriction, variation, qualification 2. verb A word or group of words that modifies another word describes or classifies something, or restricts the meaning of the word. [technical] It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede the noun they modify: we say 'a good cry', not 'a cry good'. [VERB noun] Collocations: modify a design It contains the essential elements of the system; however, third parties may enhance or modify the design as required. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When differences are discovered, the geotechnical engineers evaluate the new findings and, when necessary, modify their design and construction recommendations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The licensee may modify the design (e.g. for local conditions) and assign a local name. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The opportunity was taken to modify the design to incorporate experience and lengthen the ships by 4.5 m. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They then modified the design slightly and filed it under patent 5,507,232 in 1995. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Game developers can combine and extend the libraries to modify the engine for a particular game. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company had gradually modified the engine since its creation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He modified the engine as far as the club rules would allow. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Updating these regulations to allow for current vehicles to modify their engines would allow for a near-term, widespread expansion of fuel choice for drivers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 修改 Japanese: 変更する |
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