单词 | convert |
释义 | Word Frequency convertverb (kənˈvɜːt) (mainly tr) 1. to change or adapt the form, character, or function of; transform 2. to cause (someone) to change in opinion, belief, etc 3. to change (a person or his or her way of life, etc) for the better 4. (intransitive) to admit of being changed (into) the table converts into a tray 5. (also intr) to change or be changed into another chemical compound or physical state to convert water into ice 6. law a. to assume unlawful proprietary rights over (personal property) b. to change (property) from realty into personalty or vice versa 7. (also intr) rugby to make a conversion after (a try) 8. logic to transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) by conversion 9. to change (a value or measurement) from one system of units to another 10. to exchange (a security or bond) for something of equivalent value noun (ˈkɒnvɜːt) 11. a person who has been converted to another belief, religion, etc Derived forms convertive (conˈvertive) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, alter, transform, from vertere to turn |
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