英语词汇“reforming”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Verb (1) The program is designed to reform prisoners. They want to reform campaign spending. The laws need to be reformed. The program is designed to help former gang members who are trying to reform. Noun A group of senators are calling for reform of the nation's health-care system. He has proposed a list of political reforms. See More

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In Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to reform the archaic Electoral Count Act of 1887 and prevent future attempts to overturn the will of the people.

Tim Roemer, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers approved and the president signed into law a bipartisan measure last month to reform the nation's gun laws, the first major update to federal firearms statutes in nearly three decades.

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 July 2022 Lawmakers and advocates are sharing impassioned pleas to reform the nation's gun laws at a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing.

Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 On both sides of the aisle, lawmakers are debating on which measures are needed to reform gun laws in the United States.

Haley Yamada, ABC News, 7 June 2022 During an interview with British Sky News reporter Mark Stone, Cruz, who was seen hugging and meeting with those at the vigil, was asked whether this was the moment to reform gun laws.

Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 The senator has been the center of news alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the aftermath of the Uvalde mass shooting as neither want to reform their state’s gun laws.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 May 2022 None of it will create a fair or generous asylum system or reform our immigration laws.

Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Dec. 2021 Qatar has moved to reform the system that once linked workers’ residency status to their employer and required their sponsor’s permission to change jobs, quit or even leave the country.

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022

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That may be a time-consuming fight with progressives and Republicans alike smarting over Schumer's deal with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to include permitting reform for energy projects in exchange for his vote on the Inflation Reduction Act.

Tyler Olson, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 Is permitting reform being sawed and sanded down to a nub?

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Manchin has argued that permitting reform will also help speed projects related to wind, solar and other environmentally friendly sources of energy.

Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 City Council urges President Obama to stop deporting 'individuals with no criminal history' The City Council passes a resolution encouraging Congress and President Barack Obama to pursue immigration reform.

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Migrant advocates point to DACA as the most sweeping immigration reform since Ronald Reagan's 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act granted amnesty to nearly 3 million undocumented immigrants.

Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Permitting reform was a major plank of the climate policy that House Republicans announced earlier this year.

Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Harden’s platform is rooted in job creation and economic growth, expanded access to health care, bay conservation and bipartisan immigration reform, among other issues.

Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2022 That is the highest number, according to Gallup, since 2007 when then-President George W. Bush and Congress contemplated comprehensive immigration reform.

al, 17 July 2022

Adjective

But the outcome — the controversial firing of a command staff member who raised questions about how to keep the department well-trained — sends what is essentially an anti-reform message down through the ranks, one policing expert said.

Annie Sweeney, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Actual corporate tax revenue in 2021 was $46 billion higher than the Congressional Budget Office’s post-reform forecast.

Tyler Goodspeed, WSJ, 8 May 2022 Under Mullins’ nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay — with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% — and staked a prominent position in the anti-reform movement.

BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2021 The initial results also showed that pro-reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament.

Reuters, CNN, 12 Oct. 2021 The initial results also showed that pro-reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament.

NBC News, 12 Oct. 2021 Under Mullins’ nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay – with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% – and staked a prominent position in the anti-reform movement.

Michael R. Sisak, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021 The pugilistic rhetoric sheds light on where the post-reform coalition education debate will lead.

Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021 Her anti-reform message plays well to a base of very reliable voters — older, whiter, more conservative.

BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	reforming
释义	reform 1 of 4 verb (1) re·form ri-ˈfȯrm reformed; reforming; reforms transitive verb 1 a : to put or change into an improved form or condition b : to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses 2 : to put an end to (an evil) by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action 3 : to induce or cause to abandon evil ways reform a drunkard 4 a : to subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking b : to produce (gasoline, gas, etc.) by cracking intransitive verb : to become changed for the better reformability ri-ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun reformable ri-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl adjective reform 2 of 4 noun 1 : amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved 2 : removal or correction of errors or of an abuse or a wrong 3 capitalized : reform judaism reform 3 of 4 adjective 1 : relating to or favoring reform All of the great American reform movements—from civil rights to child-labor laws—started far from Washington, D.C. In state legislatures and town halls … William Greider 2 Reform : of, relating to, or practicing Reform Judaism Reform Jews, by the end of the nineteenth century, had adopted the custom of rising to their feet to pronounce the Shema in unison. Jonathan D. Sarna re-form 4 of 4 verb (2) (ˌ)rē-ˈfȯrm re-formed; re-forming; re-forms transitive verb : to form again intransitive verb : to take form again the ice re-formed on the lake re-formation (ˌ)rē-fȯr-ˈmā-shən noun Synonyms Verb (1) habilitate reclaim redeem regenerate rehabilitate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb (1) The program is designed to reform prisoners. They want to reform campaign spending. The laws need to be reformed. The program is designed to help former gang members who are trying to reform. Noun A group of senators are calling for reform of the nation's health-care system. He has proposed a list of political reforms. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb In Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to reform the archaic Electoral Count Act of 1887 and prevent future attempts to overturn the will of the people. Tim Roemer, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers approved and the president signed into law a bipartisan measure last month to reform the nation's gun laws, the first major update to federal firearms statutes in nearly three decades. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 July 2022 Lawmakers and advocates are sharing impassioned pleas to reform the nation's gun laws at a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 On both sides of the aisle, lawmakers are debating on which measures are needed to reform gun laws in the United States. Haley Yamada, ABC News, 7 June 2022 During an interview with British Sky News reporter Mark Stone, Cruz, who was seen hugging and meeting with those at the vigil, was asked whether this was the moment to reform gun laws. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 The senator has been the center of news alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the aftermath of the Uvalde mass shooting as neither want to reform their state’s gun laws. Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 May 2022 None of it will create a fair or generous asylum system or reform our immigration laws. Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Dec. 2021 Qatar has moved to reform the system that once linked workers’ residency status to their employer and required their sponsor’s permission to change jobs, quit or even leave the country. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Noun That may be a time-consuming fight with progressives and Republicans alike smarting over Schumer's deal with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to include permitting reform for energy projects in exchange for his vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. Tyler Olson, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 Is permitting reform being sawed and sanded down to a nub? The Editorial Board, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Manchin has argued that permitting reform will also help speed projects related to wind, solar and other environmentally friendly sources of energy. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 City Council urges President Obama to stop deporting 'individuals with no criminal history' The City Council passes a resolution encouraging Congress and President Barack Obama to pursue immigration reform. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Migrant advocates point to DACA as the most sweeping immigration reform since Ronald Reagan's 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act granted amnesty to nearly 3 million undocumented immigrants. Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Permitting reform was a major plank of the climate policy that House Republicans announced earlier this year. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Harden’s platform is rooted in job creation and economic growth, expanded access to health care, bay conservation and bipartisan immigration reform, among other issues. Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2022 That is the highest number, according to Gallup, since 2007 when then-President George W. Bush and Congress contemplated comprehensive immigration reform. al, 17 July 2022 Adjective But the outcome — the controversial firing of a command staff member who raised questions about how to keep the department well-trained — sends what is essentially an anti-reform message down through the ranks, one policing expert said. Annie Sweeney, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Actual corporate tax revenue in 2021 was $46 billion higher than the Congressional Budget Office’s post-reform forecast. Tyler Goodspeed, WSJ, 8 May 2022 Under Mullins’ nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay — with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% — and staked a prominent position in the anti-reform movement. BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2021 The initial results also showed that pro-reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. Reuters, CNN, 12 Oct. 2021 The initial results also showed that pro-reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. NBC News, 12 Oct. 2021 Under Mullins’ nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay – with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% – and staked a prominent position in the anti-reform movement. Michael R. Sisak, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021 The pugilistic rhetoric sheds light on where the post-reform coalition education debate will lead. Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021 Her anti-reform message plays well to a base of very reliable voters — older, whiter, more conservative. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French refurmer, from Latin reformare, from re- + formare to form, from forma form First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing reform land reform reform school anti-reform counter-reform land reform reform school anti-reform counter-reform Kids Definition reform 1 of 2 verb re·form ri-ˈfȯrm reformed; reforming 1 : to make better or improve by removal of faults The program reforms prisoners. The law should be reformed. 2 : to stop engaging in bad habits or behavior He promised to reform. reform 2 of 2 noun : the improvement of something by removing faults or problems political reform Legal Definition reform transitive verb re·form ri-ˈfȯrm 1 : to put (a writing) into a corrected form that more accurately reflects the agreement of the parties allows a writing signed by mistake to be reformed W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. compare ratify 2 : to induce or cause to abandon wrongful or harmful ways a reformed drug dealer intransitive verb : to become changed for the better reforming verb present participle of reform 1 as in rehabilitating to make better in behavior or character volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rehabilitating improving regenerating reclaiming redeeming refining restoring amending reeducating habilitating purifying cleansing Antonyms & Near Antonyms subverting corrupting lowering degrading debauching poisoning warping perverting demoralizing prostituting profaning demeaning depraving cankering abasing See More 2 as in improving to change one's behavior or character for the better a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work Synonyms & Similar Words improving amending behaving regenerating shaping up mending cleaning up one's act bettering straightening (up or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms regressing backsliding 3 as in amending to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him Synonyms & Similar Words amending correcting rewriting changing rectifying remedying improving repairing reworking modifying revising debugging adjusting emending fixing redrafting regulating redressing altering ameliorating polishing redrawing shortening righting red-penciling perfecting cutting restyling bettering modulating mending blue-penciling touching up Antonyms & Near Antonyms damaging impairing hurting harming injuring spoiling worsening marring aggravating See More
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