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  1. 1
    [I/T] to become different, or to make someone or something different （使）改变；（使）变化

    Some things never change. 一些事永远不会变。

    After a few days the weather changed dramatically. 几天以后，天气骤变。

    The law was changed in 1989. 这条法律是1989年更改的。

    the changing role of women in the workplace 女性在职场中正在改变的角色

    change little (=not very much) 变化很小 :

    The school has changed little since it was built 30 years ago. 自从30年前建成以来，这所学校几乎没有发生什么变化。

    change (something) from something to something :

    The town has changed from a small fishing port to a bustling tourist attraction. 这个镇从一个小渔港变成了热闹的旅游中心。

     Synonyms and related words
    To change something: change, make into, convert...
     Synonyms and related words
    To become different: change, turn into, change into...
    1. a.
      if the wind changes, it starts coming from a different direction （风向）改变
       Synonyms and related words
      To move, or to move something away or back: back away, draw back, part...
    2. b.
      to become a different colour （颜色）变化
      change from something to something :

      The signal changed from green to red. 信号灯从绿色变为红色。

      change colour :

      The leaves are already starting to change colour. 树叶已经开始变色。

       Synonyms and related words
      To become a different colour: blacken, bleach, bleed...
    Collocates: change
    Adverbs frequently used with change
    ▪  completely, considerably, dramatically, drastically, fundamentally, radically, significantly
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    [I/T] to stop doing one thing and start doing something different 转换；变换

    Dave said he might be changing jobs. 戴夫说他可能会换工作。

    change (something) to something :

    I changed the order to once a year instead of quarterly. 我把订单从一个季度一次变为一年一次。

    Consumers are increasingly changing to low-fat milk. 消费者越来越多地转向饮用低脂牛奶。

     Synonyms and related words
    To start doing something new or different: strike out, branch out, pioneer...
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    [T] to replace something with a new or different thing 替换；更换

    I'm sick of these curtains – let's change them. 我对这些窗帘烦透了，我们把它们换掉吧。

    Can you help me change a tyre? 你能帮我换一个轮胎吗？

     Synonyms and related words
    To replace, or to be replaced: replace, change, renew...
    1. a.
      if you change a bed or change the sheets, you put clean sheets, covers etc on the bed 给（床）换床单；更换（床单）
       Synonyms and related words
      To make things cleaner or tidier: clean up, clear out, clean...
    2. b.
      if you change a baby or change its nappy, you take off the dirty nappy and put a clean one on 给（婴儿）换尿布
       Synonyms and related words
      Feeding and caring for a baby: baby milk, baby talk, babywearing...
    3. c.
      British if you change something you have bought, you take it back to the shop and get a different one 退换（商品）

      I'm going to take that shirt back and change it: I don't like the colour. 我打算把衬衣拿回去换：我不喜欢这种颜色。

      change something for something :

      Why don't you change it for something else? 你为什么不把它换成别的东西？

       Synonyms and related words
      To shop, or to go shopping: showroom, shop, shop around...
    4. d.
      if you change someone who performs a service for you, you use someone else 更换（服务的提供者）

      Have you changed your hairdresser? 你换理发师了吗？

       Synonyms and related words
      To replace, or to be replaced: replace, change, renew...
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    [T] to exchange money from one country for money with the same value from another country 兑换（货币）
    change something for/into something :

    I need to change some dollars into pesos. 我需要把一些美金换成比索。

     Synonyms and related words
    Currency and currencies: a run on something, base currency, basket...
    1. a.
      to exchange a note or coin of high value for notes or coins of lower value 将…换成零钱

      Can anyone change a ten pound note? 有没有人能换开10英镑的钞票？

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for money, cash and coins: banknote, bill, bread...
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    [I/T] to take off the clothes or a piece of clothing you are wearing and put on different ones 换（衣服）

    Hang on, I'll just go and change. 别挂断，我只是去换件衣服。

    I had a bath and changed my clothes. 我洗了个澡，换了衣服。

    change into :

    You should change into some dry socks. 你应该换上干袜子。

    change out of :

    He went straight upstairs to change out of his good suit. 他直接上楼去把考究的套装换下来。

    get changed :

    Have I got time to get changed before we go? 我们走之前还有时间让我换衣服吗？

     Synonyms and related words
    To remove clothes and not wear clothes: bare, change, disrobe...
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    [I/T] to leave one plane, train, bus etc to get on another 换乘（飞机、火车、汽车等）

    You'll have to change at Manchester. 你得在曼彻斯特换车。

    We changed planes in Paris. 我们在巴黎转机。

     Synonyms and related words
    To get on and off of transport: get on, onto, transfer...
  7. From our crowdsourced Open Dictionary
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    change your ways to start to behave much better

    If he wants to become a student at this school, he must change his ways.

    Submitted by Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 13/04/2018
     
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Synonyms: change
Other ways of saying change change的其他表达方式
alter a more formal word for ‘change': 改变（change 更正式的用语）: His election could alter the balance of power in the region.他的当选可以改变该地区的权力制衡。
adjust to change something slightly so that it is exactly the way you want it: 调整（将某物稍作改变使其完全符合要求）: You adjust the volume using the remote control.你用遥控器调一下音量。 Can you adjust the height of the seat?你能把座位的高度调整一下吗？
adapt to change something to deal with a specific situation: 使适应（为应对某特殊情况而改变某物）: The recipes can be adapted for vegetarians.这些食谱可以为吃素者作些调整。 They need to adapt their military forces to the needs of the post-Cold War situation.他们必须调整军事力量，以适应冷战后形势的需要。
convert to change something so that it can be used for a different purpose: 把…改变（以适应不同用途）: We're going to convert the spare room into a study.我们打算把空闲的房间改为书房。
modify to make small changes, for example to a machine or system, in order to make something suitable for a different situation: 修改（为了使某物适应不同的情况而进行小的改动，例如修改机器或系统）: The exhaust system has to be modified to meet new emission standards.必须对排气系统进行改进才能达到新的排放标准。
transform to change something completely so that it looks or works much better: 使改观（完全改变某物，使其看起来或工作起来更好）: Putting in a larger kitchen has completely transformed the house.整个房子在加装了更大的厨房后彻底改观。 new discoveries that could transform the way we treat cancer能改变癌症治疗方法的新发现
vary to make continuous or repeated changes to something: 不断变换: It's important to vary your diet.不断变换饮食是很重要的。
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  1. 1
    [C] a situation in which something becomes different or you make something different 改变；转变；变化

    A number of significant changes have taken place since the 1960s. 世纪60 年代以来发生了许多重大变化。

    change in :

    a change in the law 法律的变更

    change to :

    The report proposes some fundamental changes to the social security system. 报告提议对社会保障制度作一些根本的改变。

    undergo a change :

    The computer industry has undergone enormous changes in the last 20 years. 计算机行业在最近20年里经历了巨大的变革。

    make a change :

    We made a few changes to the team for tonight's match. 针对今晚的比赛我们将队伍作了一些调整。

     Synonyms and related words
    Changes: effect, change, trend...
    1. a.
      [U] the process by which things become different 变化过程

      Older people sometimes find it hard to accept change. 老人有时觉得很难接受变化。

      a conference on climate change 关于气候变化的会议

       Synonyms and related words
      The process of changing or making changes: transition, conversion, transformation...
    Collocates: change
    Adjectives frequently used with change
    ▪  dramatic, drastic, fundamental, major, radical, significant, sweeping
    Verbs frequently used with change as the object
    ▪  bring about, effect, implement, initiate, introduce, make, propose, recommend, signal
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    [C] a situation in which one person or thing is replaced by another 变更；替换
    change of :

    There's been a change of plan. 计划作了改变。

    a change of address 地址的变更

    change from :

    the change from military to civilian rule 从军事统治到平民统治的转变

     Synonyms and related words
    The process of replacing or being replaced: replacement, substitution, change...
  3. 3
    [singular] a new activity or experience that is different and enjoyable （活动或经历的）改变，变换
    change from :

    Everyone needs a change from the same old routine. 每个人都需要从一成不变的旧生活中改变一下。

    make/be a change :

    We had a Chinese meal, which made a nice change. 我们吃了顿中餐，换个口味挺不错的。

     Synonyms and related words
    Enjoyable things and experiences: activity, amusement, binge...
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    [U] the money that someone gives back to you when you give more money than it costs to buy something 找回的零钱；找零

    Here's your change. 这是找给你的零钱。

    keep the change :

    They told the driver to keep the change. 他们告诉司机不用找零了。

     Synonyms and related words
    Unspecified amounts of money: amount, appropriation, a price on someone's head...
    1. a.
      coins rather than notes 硬币

      I'm sorry I haven't got any change. 对不起我没有硬币。

      in change :

      He had about £5 in change. 他有5英镑左右的硬币。

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for money, cash and coins: banknote, bill, bread...
    2. b.
      if you have change for a note or coin of high value, you have notes or coins of lower value that you can exchange for it 辅币；零钱
      change for :

      Have you got change for a five pound note? 你能换开一张5英镑的钞票吗？

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for money, cash and coins: banknote, bill, bread...
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    [C] a part of a journey when you leave one plane, train, bus etc to get on another 换乘

    The journey takes five hours, with a change in Newcastle. 旅途需要5个小时，中途在纽卡斯尔换车。

     Synonyms and related words
    Parts of a journey: change, departure, the home straight...
  6. From our crowdsourced Open Dictionary
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    and change plus a little more money

    The bus fare is one dollar and change.

    Submitted by Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 11/07/2017
     
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BNC: 226 COCA: 306
change

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 1becoming/making sb/sth different變得不同；使變得不同ADJECTIVE | VERB + CHANGE | CHANGE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, considerable, dramatic, drastic, enormous, extensive, far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, marked, massive, momentous, noticeable, profound, radical, revolutionary, sea, significant, substantial, sweeping很大的變化；相當大的變化；令人吃驚的變化；急劇的變化；巨大的變化；廣泛的變化；具有深遠意義的轉變；根本的轉變；重要的轉變；顯著的轉變；革命性的轉變；翻天覆地的變化；徹底的變化；大規模的變化◇I need to make some drastic changes in my life.我需要好好改變一下自己的生活。◇Television has undergone a sea change in the last two years.過去兩年裏電視發生了巨大的變化。◇These reforms have brought about significant changes in the overall economy.這些改革給整個經濟帶來了重大的變化。◇The report called for sweeping changes to the health system.該報告呼籲全面改革醫療衞生制度。➤complete, wholesale完全的／全面的轉變▸➤irreversible不可逆轉的改變▸➤systematic系統性的改變▸➤cosmetic, marginal, minimal, minor, slight, small, subtle表面的改變；不重要的變化；最小的變化；微小的變化；細微的變化▸➤lasting, long-term, permanent長久的／長期的／永久的變化➤short-term短期的變化▸➤abrupt, rapid, sudden突然的變化；飛快的轉變▸➤gradual逐漸的變化▸➤seasonal季節性變化▸➤net, overall淨額變動；整體變化◇net change in incomes收入淨額變化➤global總變化▸➤qualitative, quantitative質變；量變▸➤beneficial, desirable, effective, exciting, nice, pleasant, positive, refreshing, welcome有益的變化；稱心的變化；顯著的變化；令人興奮的變化；令人高興的變化；積極的變化；使人耳目一新的變化；受歡迎的轉變◇The manual work made a welcome change from his previous job as a telephone operator.相對於他先前電話接線員的工作而言，幹體力活兒是個可喜的變化。➤unwelcome不受歡迎的轉變▸➤unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen出乎意料的／未料到的／意外的變化▸➤climate, constitutional, cultural, demographic, economic, environmental, evolutionary, legislative, organizational, political, population, social, structural, technological, temperature氣候的變化；憲法的改動；文化變遷；人口方面的變化；經濟變化；環境的變化；漸進性的變化；立法的變革；組織上的變革；政治變革；人口的變化；社會變遷；結構改變；技術變革；溫度的變化◇These policies are designed to combat the effects of climate change.這些政策旨在應對氣候變化的影響。➤career, culture, gear, lifestyle, name, personality, policy, regime, rule, sex職業變動；文化變革；換擋；生活方式的改變；改名；性格改變；政策改變；政權更迭；規則變化；變性◇the need for a culture change within the industry該行業文化變革的需要◇He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.快到轉彎處時，他急速換擋。VERB + CHANGE➤make做改動◇I made a couple of minor changes to my opening paragraph.我對開頭那段做了幾處小小的改動。◇It made a pleasant change not having to work.難得不用工作，真好。➤bring about, cause, effect, force, induce, produce, trigger導致／引起／造成／迫使／誘發／產生／引發變化◇How far does war bring about social change?戰爭在多大程度上導致社會變化？➤implement, initiate, institute, introduce實施變革；着手改變◇We are going to introduce a few changes to the system.我們將對這個系統進行幾處修改。➤undergo經歷變化▸➤show顯示轉變◇He needs to show a change in attitude if he is to succeed.他要成功就必須表現出態度上的轉變。➤reflect反映變化◇Courses offered in schools reflect changes in the job market.學校開設的課程反映出就業市場的變化。➤document, measure, monitor記錄／探查／監測變化◇The research will measure any changes in the children's sleep patterns.該研究將探查兒童睡眠模式可能出現的各種變化。➤call for, demand要求變化；需要改變◇He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他呼籲改變蘇格蘭的政治氣氛。➤detect, note, notice, observe, see發現／留意／注意到／觀察／看到變化◇I've seen many changes since I started farming.自從開始務農以來，我看到了很多變化。➤oppose, resist反對變化；抗拒改變◇We resist change because of fear of the unknown.我們抗拒變革是因為對未知的恐懼。➤embrace接受改變◇Young people are more willing to embrace change.年輕人比較樂意接受變革。➤accommodate, adapt to順應／適應變化◇Businesses have to adapt to change.做生意得適應變化。➤prevent防止改變▸➤be subject to依變化而定◇Train times are subject to change without notice.火車時間可能隨時變動，不再預先通告。CHANGE + VERB➤come, happen, occur, take place變化出現；變化發生◇Major economic changes have occurred recently.最近發生了一些重大經濟變化。➤affect (sb/sth)變化影響（⋯）➤result in sth變化導致⋯PREPOSITION➤for a change變化一下◇I usually take the bus to school, but today I walked for a change.我通常坐公共汽車去上學，但今天我換了一個方式，步行去的。➤change in在⋯方面變化◇The last few years have seen a change in attitudes to single parents.最近幾年人們對單身父母的態度有所改變。➤change of⋯的變化◇a change of government政府的更換➤change from, change to從⋯變化；改變為⋯◇the change from the old to the new system從舊體制到新體制的轉變PHRASES➤a change for the better, a change for the worse好轉／更壞◇I reckon we've all made a big change for the better.我認為我們大家都向好的方面大大轉變了。➤a change of clothes (= an extra set of clothes to change into) 換洗衣服◇Take a change of clothes in case you get dirty.帶上一身換洗衣服以防衣服穿髒了。➤a change of heart, a change of mind改變主意◇He said he's not coming, but he might have a change of heart.他說他不會來，但他或許會改變主意。➤a change of scene, a change of scenery換換環境◇I needed a change of scene / scenery after being in the job for so long.這個工作幹了這麼久，我需要換個地兒了。➤a climate of change變革的氣候◇In the current climate of change, adaptability is vital.在當前變革的大氣候中，適應能力是至關重要的。➤the pace of change, the rate of change變化的步伐／速度◇A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必須得跟上技術變革的步伐。➤a period of change變化期◇The eighties were a period of great change in publishing.80 年代是出版業經歷巨大轉變的一個時期。➤the tide of change, the winds of change變化的潮流／趨勢◇The president realized he could not hold back the tide of change, and resigned.總裁意識到自己無力阻止變革的浪潮，辭職了。
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 2coins/notes of low value硬幣；小額紙幣ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤loose, small零錢◇He emptied his pockets of loose change.他把口袋裏的零錢全掏出來了。PREPOSITION➤in change⋯的零錢形式◇I had around £25 in change.我有大約 25 英鎊的零錢。➤change for⋯的零錢◇Ask the cashier if she has change for €20.問問收銀員，看她是否能換 20 歐元的零錢。PHRASES➤chump change (NAmE, informal) 少量的錢◇$150 million is chump change (= a small amount of money) compared with the potential losses.與可能造成的損失相比，1.5 億美元微不足道。
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 3money you get back if you pay too much找頭VERB + CHANGE | PREPOSITION VERB + CHANGE➤check, count核對找回的錢；數找回的錢◇I checked my change before leaving the store.離開商店前我核對了給我的找頭。➤give找錢◇This machine does not give change.這個機器不找零。➤get得到找錢▸➤take收下找錢▸➤keep留下找錢◇I told the taxi driver to keep the change.我告訴出租車司機不用找零錢了。PREPOSITION➤change from, change out of⋯剩下的找頭◇The meal left me with not much change from $200.這頓飯花得我 200 美元沒剩多少了。
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ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤considerably, dramatically, drastically, fundamentally, greatly, a lot, markedly, profoundly, radically, significantly, substantially變化極大；變化迅猛；根本上轉變；變化很大；變化顯著◇Our way of life has changed dramatically over the last ten years.過去 10 年裏我們的生活方式發生了巨大的變化。◇Jane has changed a lot since she went to college.自從上大學以來，簡變了很多。➤completely, totally完全地轉變➤slightly, subtly稍有變化；有微妙的變化◇Her voice changed subtly.她的嗓音有些微妙的變化。➤little變化很小◇The town has actually changed very little in the last hundred years.在過去 100 年裏，該鎮實際上沒有什麼變化。➤all the time, constantly, continually, forever一直在變化；不斷變化◇The language is changing all the time.該語言一直在變化。◇Technology has forever changed the way businesses operate.科學技術不斷改變着做生意的方式。➤fast, overnight, rapidly, suddenly變化很快；一夜之間改變；變化迅速；突然地改變◇Attitudes to marriage are changing fast.人們對婚姻的態度變化很快。➤gradually, slowly逐漸地／慢慢地變化➤irrevocably, permanently不可逆轉地／永久地改變PREPOSITION➤from從⋯改變◇Caracas changed from a small town into a busy city.加拉加斯由一個小鎮變成了一個繁忙的城市。➤into, to變成⋯◇His anger changed to sadness.他的怒火變成了悲哀。PHRASES➤change out of all recognition變得讓人完全認不出◇The place had changed out of all recognition.這個城鎮變得讓人都認不出來了。
BNC: 226 COCA: 306
change noun
⇨ change 1 (a change in the weather) ⇨ change 2 (make changes to sth) ⇨ money 2 (change for the ticket machine) ⇨ a change of heart ⇨ revolution 2change verb
⇨ change 1 (change your habits) ⇨ change 2 (changing attitudes towards education) ⇨ cash (Can you change a £20 note?) ⇨ replace 2 (change your doctor) ⇨ turn 2 (Caterpillars change into butterflies.) ⇨ wear (change into your swimsuit)change1

noun

 a change in the weather 天气的变化make changes to sth 改变某事change ♦︎ shift ♦︎ variation ♦︎ swing ♦︎ fluctuation ♦︎ variability ♦︎ alternationThese are all words for the act of becoming different, especially frequently. 这些词均表示改变、变化，尤指多变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / a fluctuation / variability / an alternation in sth◆a shift / a variation / a fluctuation / an alternation between A and B◆a shift / swing towards sth◆(a) considerable change / shift / variation / fluctuation / variability◆a big / dramatic / massive change / shift / variation / swing◆(a) small change / shift / variation / swing / fluctuations◆(a) rapid change / shift / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) random change / variation / fluctuation / alternation◆(a) seasonal change / variation / fluctuation◆to cause a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations / variability◆to produce a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuations◆to show a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation / an alternation / variability◆a change / a shift / a variation / a swing / fluctuation occurs■ change [countable, uncountable] the result of sth becoming different 改变；变化；变更◆We're hoping for a change in the weather.我们希望天气有所变化。◆There was no change in the patient's condition overnight.病人的病情整夜未变。◆She is someone who hates change.她是厌恶改变的人。◆How far does war bring about social change?战争带来的社会变动有多大？ⓘ A change [singular] is the fact of a situation, place or experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting or enjoyable. 用作单数形式的a change指令人感兴趣或可喜的变化、变更◆Let's stay in tonight for a change.咱们今晚换换口味，就待在家里吧。◆It makes a change to read some good news for once.破例读到点好消息，真让人高兴。 ■ shift [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a change in position or direction （位置或方向的）改变，转变◆These results mark a dramatic shift in public opinion.这些结果表明公众舆论发生了急剧变化。◆There was a gradual shift in the population away from the countryside to the towns.人口逐渐从农村向城镇转移。◆I detected a subtle shift towards our point of view.我察觉到转向我方观点的微妙变化。◆These climate shifts occurred over less than a decade.发生这些气候变化不超过十年。■ variation [countable, uncountable] frequent change in the amount, quality or level of sth （数量、质量或水平上频繁的）变化，变更，变动◆The dial records very slight variations in pressure.这个刻度盘能显示很微小的压力变化。◆Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation.货币汇率总在波动。◆We need to take seasonal variation into account (= depending on the time of year).我们需要考虑季节性波动。   see also variation ⇨ difference ■ swing [countable] a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which sth changes （观点或情况的）改变；改变的程度◆He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad).他的情绪容易大起大落。◆Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour.投票显示10%的人转而支持工党。◆There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power.有迹象表明人们转而支持核能。ⓘ Swing is used especially to talk about political, social and cultural changes, as well as mood swings or swings of mood. * swing尤指政治、社会和文化方面的变化，“情绪变化”用mood swings或swings of mood。■ fluctuation ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) frequent change in the size, amount, level or quality of sth, especially from one extreme to another （大小、数量、水平或质量上频繁剧烈的）波动◆The situation led to wild fluctuations in interest rates.这种情况导致了利率的大幅波动。◆Recent ice-cap surveys reveal climatic fluctuation.近期对冰冠进行的考察揭示了气候的波动。■ variability ˌveəriəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌveriəˈbɪləti, ˌværiəˈbɪləti [uncountable] (written) the fact of sth being likely to vary 可变性；易变性；反复不定◆The changes were attributed to natural climatic variability.这些变更是自然气候多变造成的。◆There is always a degree of variability in the exchange rate.汇率总是有一定幅度的变化。   see also variable ⇨ variable ■ alternation ˌɔːltəˈneɪʃn; NAmE ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) a repeated change between different situations, feelings, types of behaviour or ideas （情况、情绪、行为或想法上重复性的）改变，变化◆the alternation of day and night昼夜交替◆Such rapid alternations of mood are a feature of her writing.如此快速的情绪变化是她文字作品的一个特征。ⓘ Alternations involve changing from one situation to another, and then back to the first situation again. * alternation指周而复始的变化。change2

noun

 a change in the weather 天气的变化make changes to sth 改变某事change ♦︎ amendment ♦︎ transition ♦︎ adjustment ♦︎ conversion ♦︎ modification ♦︎ switch ♦︎ alteration ♦︎ revision ♦︎ adaptationThese are all words for the act or result of making sth different. 这些词均表示改变、调整、更正。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change / an amendment / a transition / an adjustment / a conversion / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation to sth◆a change / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration in sth◆(a) major change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(an) important change / amendment / transition / adjustment / modification / switch / alteration / revision◆(a) radical change / adjustment / alteration / revision / adaptation◆(a) slight change / amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆(a) constant change / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision / adaptation◆to propose / suggest a change / an amendment / a modification / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to make a change / an amendment / the transition / an adjustment / a modification / a switch / an alteration / a revision / an adaptation◆to carry out / undertake a conversion / modification / an alteration / revision◆to need / require amendment / adjustment / modification / alteration / revision◆to undergo a transition / modification / alteration / revision■ change [countable, uncountable] the act or result of making sth different 改变；变化；变更◆I made a couple of minor changes to the opening paragraph.我对起始段作了几处小改动。◆He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.接近拐弯处时，他快速换挡。◆He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他号召改变苏格兰政治的氛围。◆Train times are subject to change without notice.列车时刻表可能会变更而不另行通知。  see also change over ⇨ switch verb ■ amendment əˈmendmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change or improvement that is made to a law or document; the process of changing a law or document （法律或文件的）改动，修正案，修订◆A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.对此项法规进行了一项重大修订。◆Parliament passed the bill without further amendment.议会未作进一步修改便通过了议案。   see also amend ⇨ adjust ■ transition trænˈzɪʃn, trænˈsɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another 过渡；转变；变迁◆The company was slow to make the transition from paper to computer.这家公司从纸本到电脑的转变缓慢。◆He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.在向民主政权过渡的时期，他仍将是国家首脑。◆This class is useful for students who are in transition (= in the process of changing) from one training programme to another.对转换培训项目的学生来说，这一课程很有用。◆We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.我们需要确保新旧制度的平稳过渡。▸ transitional

adjective

◆a transitional period过渡时期◆a transitional government过渡政府■ adjustment əˈdʒʌstmənt [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a small change that is made to sth in order to correct or improve it; a change in the way a person behaves or thinks 调节；（行为或思想的）调整，适应◆I've made a few adjustments to the design.我对设计作了几处调整。◆Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.可能需要调整一下镜头。◆She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.婚姻破裂后，她熬过了一段感情调整期。ⓘ Adjustment is usually used to talk about small changes made to objects, rather than documents. * adjustment常指对物品，而非文件作的小调整、小变化。   see also adjust ⇨ adjust ■ conversion kənˈvɜːʃn; NAmE kənˈvɜːrʒn [uncountable, countable] the act or process of changing sth from one form, use or system to another （形式、用途或系统上的）转变，转换，转化◆Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.他们的主要业务是将农场建筑物改建为家庭住宅。◆Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.转成燃气中央供暖系统可以省不少钱。◆The firm specializes in house conversions (= turning large houses into several smaller flats or apartments).这家公司专营房屋改建。  see also convert ⇨ turn 2 , convert ⇨ switch ■ modification ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act or process of changing sth in order to correct or improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made 修改；改进；改变◆Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.需要对现有系统进行相当大的改进。◆It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design.也许有必要对这个设计稍作几处修改。   see also modify ⇨ adjust ■ switch [countable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete （尤指突然彻底的）改变，转变◆She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.第一个孩子出生后，她就从全职改为兼职工作了。◆He has vehemently opposed the policy switch.他强烈反对改变政策。   see also switch ⇨ switch verb ■ alteration ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn [countable, uncountable] a change to sth that makes it different; the act of making a change to sth 改变；变化；改动◆They are making some major alterations to the house.他们在对这栋房子作一些大改动。◆The dress will not need much alteration.这条连衣裙不需要大改。NOTE 辨析 Adjustment, modification or alteration? Adjustments are usually small changes that are made to designs or equipment. Modification can be used to talk about a wider variety of changes, but it is often used to describe larger changes made to systems or vehicles. Alteration is often used to talk about changes people make to buildings, especially their houses. * adjustment常指对设计方案或设备所作的小调整。modification所指的改变含义更广，但常指对系统或车辆所作的大改变。alteration常指对建筑物，尤其是住宅所作的改变。■ revision rɪˈvɪʒn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act of changing sth, or of examining sth with the intention of changing it; a change or set of changes made 修改；检查；（一项或一轮）修订◆The system is in need of revision.系统需要更新。◆He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out.把报告打印出来之前，他作了一些小的修改。ⓘ Revisions are usually made to correct sth that is wrong, or to bring sth up to date. * revision通常指修订错误，或进行更新。   see also revise ⇨ adjust , revise ⇨ revise ■ adaptation ˌædæpˈteɪʃn [uncountable] (rather formal) the process of changing sth, for example your behaviour, to suit a new situation 适应◆We've been studying the adaptation of species to hot conditions.我们一直在研究物种对炎热环境的适应问题。change1

verb

 change your habits 改变习惯changing attitudes towards education 不断变化的对教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.  ➡ See also the entry for adjust 另见adjust条change ♦︎ alter ♦︎ adapt ♦︎ shift ♦︎ tailor ♦︎ varyThese words all mean to make sb/sth different. 这些词均表示改变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth for sb / sth◆to change / alter / adapt a plan / story◆to change / alter / shift / vary the emphasis◆to change / alter / shift the balance / perspective◆to change / alter / adapt your behaviour◆to change / adapt / vary your routine◆to change / alter / shift your / sb's attitude / opinion◆to change / alter / adapt / tailor sth accordingly◆to change / adapt / tailor sth specially / carefully■ change [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改变；使变化◆Information technology has changed the way people work.信息技术改变了人的工作方式。◆This incident changed the whole course of events.这件事改变了整个事态的发展。◆What made you change your mind (= change your opinion)?什么使你改变了想法？◆The fruit changes colour as it ripens.这种水果成熟时会变色。◆Don't keep changing the subject.不要总是改变话题。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改变；更改；改动◆This development will alter the character of the town.这项开发将改变城区的风貌。◆Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame.错在我们，这是无法改变的事实。NOTE 辨析 Change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 这两个词有时可通用◆Fame hasn't really changed / altered him.名声并没有使他有丝毫改变。However, change often suggests a complete change, whereas alter can suggest a smaller change. 不过，change常指彻底的改变，而alter可指小的改变◆This law needs to be altered (= changed slightly in order to improve it).这项法律需要修改。◆This law needs to be changed (= changed completely or got rid of).这项法律需要更改。 Alter is often used when sth does not change * alter常用否定陈述◆It doesn't alter the way I feel.这改变不了我的感觉。or to talk about making changes to particular aspects of sth. 或指改变事物的某些方面◆They can alter the programme until success is achieved.他们可以改变程序直至成功为止。 Change can also be used in all of these cases, but its range of uses is much wider, including particular collocations such as change your mind, change your name, change colour, change tack and change the subject. * change可用于以上所有情况，且其使用范围更广，固定搭配有change your mind，change your name，change colour，change tack和change the subject。 ■ adapt [transitive] to change sth in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation 使适应，使适合（新用途或新情况）◆Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.这些工具多数已经过特别改装，供残疾人使用。◆These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.这些样式可以修改，以适应个人不同喜好。   see also modify ⇨ adjust , adaptable ⇨ flexible 1 ■ shift [transitive] to change the way that people think about sth 改变（观点）◆They are trying to shift public attitudes about the nature of old age.他们试图改变公众对老龄本质的看法。◆We need to shift the focus of this debate.我们需要转换一下辩论焦点。ⓘ Typical collocates of shift are attitudes, opinions, balance, emphasis, focus and perspective. * shift的常见搭配词有attitudes、opinions、balance、emphasis、focus和perspective。■ tailor ˈteɪlə(r) [transitive] to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose or person 专门制作；订做◆Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups.为满足特定群体的需要，特制了专门的课程。◆Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements.为满足个别需要，大多数旅行社都愿意作出专门的旅游安排。■ vary [transitive] to make changes to sth to make it slightly different （略为）变更，改变◆The job enables me to vary the hours I work.这项工作使我能够调整工作时间。◆The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week.健美操教练每周都改变动作套路。ⓘ Vary is used especially to talk about making slight changes to a routine of sth that you do regularly. * vary尤与routine连用，指对定期做的事情进行小的改变。change2

verb

 change your habits 改变习惯changing attitudes towards education 不断变化的对教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.change ♦︎ vary ♦︎ shift ♦︎ fluctuate ♦︎ swing ♦︎ alter ♦︎ alternateThese words all mean to become different. 这些词均表示发生改变、起变化。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to change / shift / swing from sth to sth◆to vary / fluctuate / swing / alternate between A and B◆to change / vary / fluctuate according to sth◆to change / vary / fluctuate / swing wildly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / swing / alter dramatically / sharply◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate / alter significantly◆to change / vary / shift / fluctuate constantly / continually◆to change / shift / fluctuate / swing rapidly◆to change / shift / swing suddenly◆to change / vary / alter little / slightly / somewhat◆to hardly / never change / vary / alter■ change [intransitive] to become different 改变；变化◆Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.里克一点儿没变，他和上学时一模一样。◆We examined changing attitudes towards education.我们研究了对于教育不断变化的看法。◆The language is changing all the time.语言总是在变化。◆Leeds changed from a small market town into a busy city.利兹从一个小集镇变成了热闹的城市。◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中奖后生活彻底改变了。■ vary [intransitive] to change frequently or be different according to the situation （根据情况）变化，变更，改变◆The menu varies with the season.菜单随季节而变动。◆Prices vary according to the type of room you require.价格随要求的房间类型而有所变化。◆Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.班级的数目从25到30不等。◆Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person.每个人的脉搏快慢略有不同。◆'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.'“你几点钟开始工作？” “没准儿。”■ shift [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) (of a situation or opinion) to change from one state or position to another （情况或观点）改变，转向◆The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers.力量从工人一方转向雇主一方去了。◆Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years.50年来，公众对婚姻的态度已经改变。■ fluctuate ˈflʌktʃueɪt [intransitive] (rather formal or written) to change frequently in size, amount, level or quality, especially from one extreme to another （大小、数量、水平或质量大幅）波动；（在⋯之间）起伏不定◆During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $30 and $50 a barrel.在危机时期，石油价格在每桶30到50美元之间波动。◆Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.温差可达10度之大。◆My weight fluctuated wildly depending on how much I ate.我的体重会因我吃多少东西而大幅变化。■ swing (swung, swung) [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to change from one opinion, mood or situation to another, especially from one extreme to another （观点、情绪或情况）改变，剧变◆The state has swung from Republican to Democrat.这个州从支持共和党转向支持民主党。◆His emotions swung between fear and curiosity.他时而害怕，时而好奇。◆The game could swing either way (= either side could win it).这场比赛胜负未卜。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [intransitive] to become different 改变；变化◆Property prices did not significantly alter during 2007.2007年，房产价格没有大的变化。◆He had not altered greatly in the last ten years.在过去的十年间，他变化不大。NOTE 辨析 change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 这两个词有时可通用◆Rick hasn't changed / altered much.里克没怎么改变。However, change is much more frequent and has a much wider range than alter: it often suggests a complete change to sth important. 不过，change比alter使用更频繁也更广泛，常指重要事物发生彻底的改变◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中奖后生活彻底改变了。◆Her life altered completely. It can also be used to talk about things that are in the process of changing. * change还可用于谈论变化中的事物◆changing attitudes to education对于教育不断变化的看法◆altering attitudes to education Alter is often used when sth has changed only slightly or not at all. * alter常在事物发生微小的改变或根本没变时使用◆The party's policies have hardly altered, but public opinion has.该党的政策几乎没变，但是公众舆论变了。 ■ alternate ˈɔːltəneɪt; NAmE ˈɔːltərneɪt [intransitive] (always followed by between 总是后接between) to keep changing from one thing to another and back again 交替；变换◆Her mood alternated between happiness and despair.她一会儿高兴，一会儿绝望。

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