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单词 alteration
释义 alteration
alteration /ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/ aep /ˌɑːl.t̬ə-/ noun
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C1 [C] a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:
» Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.» The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.» Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.Thesaurus+: ↑Change and changes
2
F0 [C or U] a change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better:
» She's getting some alterations done to her dress.Thesaurus+: ↑Change and changes
3
C1 [U] the process of changing something:
» The landscape has undergone considerable alteration.Thesaurus+: ↑Change and changes
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Extra Examples:» It was a long haul , but the alterations to the house are finished at last.» Major alterations meant that a large part of the gallery was closed for several years.» They underestimated the cost of alterations and repairs and failed to finish the project.» Any alterations to the original plan have to be approved by the committee.» A network of old tunnels was discovered by workmen making alterations to a property in the old town.
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