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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 (mɒdɪfɪkʃən )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.
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When differences are discovered, the geotechnical engineers evaluate the new findings and, when necessary, modify their design and construction recommendations.
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The licensee may modify the design (e.g. for local conditions) and assign a local name.
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The opportunity was taken to modify the design to incorporate experience and lengthen the ships by 4.5 m.
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They then modified the design slightly and filed it under patent 5,507,232 in 1995.
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modify an engine
Game developers can combine and extend the libraries to modify the engine for a particular game.
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The company had gradually modified the engine since its creation.
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He modified the engine as far as the club rules would allow.
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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.
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Translations:
Chinese: 修改
Japanese: 変更する
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