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reform

释义

reform

noun countable/uncountable

UK /rɪˈfɔː(r)m/

Word Forms

singular	reform
plural	reforms

1
a change that is intended to correct a situation that is wrong or unfair, or make a system work more effectively
a programme of economic reforms
The new government has promised to introduce democratic reforms.
reform to:
radical reforms to the health service
reform of:
This is the most important reform of the police service in over 30 years.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
effect
change
trend
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with reform
▪ far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, radical, sweeping

reform

noun countable/uncountable

US /rɪˈfɔrm/

Word Forms

singular	reform
plural	reforms

1
a change that is intended to correct a situation that is wrong or unfair, or make a system work more effectively
a program of economic reforms
The new government has promised to introduce democratic reforms.
reform of:
This is the most far-reaching reform of the welfare system in over 30 years.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
change
effect
trend
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with reform
▪ far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, radical, sweeping

reform

verb

UK /rɪˈfɔː(r)m/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reform
he/she/it	reforms
present participle	reforming
past tense	reformed
past participle	reformed

1
transitive to improve a situation by correcting things that are wrong or unfair, or to make a system work more effectively
The healthcare system must be radically reformed.
a proposal to reform tax laws
Synonyms and related words
To make something better
improve
enhance
remedy
2
intransitive/transitive to change your own or someone else’s behaviour, so that it is no longer illegal or harmful
The prison system is not designed to reform criminals.
She expressed a determination to reform.
a reformed alcoholic/gambler
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
influence
decide
lead to

reform

verb

US /rɪˈfɔrm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reform
he/she/it	reforms
present participle	reforming
past tense	reformed
past participle	reformed

1
transitive to improve a situation by correcting things that are wrong or unfair, or to make a system work more effectively
The healthcare system must be radically reformed.
a proposal to reform tax laws
Synonyms and related words
To make something better
improve
enhance
correct
2
intransitive/transitive to change your own or someone else’s behavior, so that it is no longer illegal or harmful
The prison system is not designed to reform criminals.
She expressed a determination to reform.
a reformed alcoholic/gambler
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
influence
decide
lead to

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