| 单词 | convertible |
| 释义 | convertible (once / 2683 pages) 1adjn 2adj 3adjn If it starts to rain while you’re riding in a convertible car with the top down, you can always put the top back up. Convertible is an adjective that means “capable of changing from one form to another.” Something that is convertible can be changed or transformed from one thing to another. Money, for instance, is convertible because it can be changed from one currency to another — for example, from dollars to euros. A sofa bed is convertible because it can be transformed from a sofa into a bed. Likewise, a convertible jacket is a jacket that can be changed (by removing the sleeves or an inner lining) depending on the weather. WORD FAMILYconvertible: convertibility, convertibles, convertibly, inconvertible, unconvertible+/conversion: conversions/convert: conversion, converted, converter, convertible, converting, convertor, converts, reconvert/converted: unconverted/converter: converters/convertor: convertors/inconvertible: inconvertibility/reconvert: reconverted, reconverting, reconverts/unconvertible: unconvertibly USAGE EXAMPLESThe PC industry’s goal now is to move everyone over to 2-in-1 and convertible designs, as they are a more versatile computing platform. Time(Dec 22, 2016) In 1989, a Beverly Hills policeman stopped her for expired registration tags as she was driving in her Rolls-Royce convertible. Washington Post(Dec 18, 2016) At home, a chauffeur drove them to and from social events in a Rolls-Royce convertible. Washington Post(Dec 01, 2016) 1 1adj designed to be changed from one use or form to another a convertible sofa a convertible coupe Syn adaptable capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use 2n a car that has top that can be folded or removed Hyper auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine 3n a sofa that can be converted into a bed 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper sofa bed davenport a large sofa usually convertible into a bed day bed, studio couchconvertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed chesterfieldan overstuffed davenport with upright armrests couch, lounge, sofa an upholstered seat for more than one person adj capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy 3Syn transformable, translatable, transmutable commutable subject to alteration or change 1adj capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value convertible securities Syn|Ant exchangeable cashable, redeemable able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent inconvertible, unconvertible, unexchangeable used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value irredeemable(of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder 2n a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) Syn|Hyper convertible security certificate, security a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends |
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