alteration
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++al·ter·a·tion /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən $ ˌɒːl-/ ●●○ AWL noun [countable, uncountable] CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTCHANGE FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHERa small change that makes someone or something slightly different, or the process of this change 变动，改动alteration to If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. 如果更改了视窗操作系统的设置，关闭前要保存新的设置。alteration in Have you noticed any alteration in the patient’s behaviour? 你有没有注意到病人的行为有什么改变？minor/major etc alterations The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations. 国王纹章酒馆将要大变样了。Examples from the Corpus
alteration• As from the effective date shown on your attached policy schedule the following alteration applies to the wording of your policy.• I've sent the suit to a tailor for alterations.• The general interior layout is magnificent, but later alterations have made the decoration of a lower standard.• I can wear an old suit with a little alteration so it will be more reasonable.• The government is only cautiously expanding the limited free-market alterations of its socialist economy begun four years ago.• Your essay looks fine -- I've suggested one or two minor alterations here and there in the margin.• Your 90 2.5 petrol will run perfectly on lead free petrol with no alteration.• All patient areas require alteration, decoration and cleaning from time to time.• Max walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression.• We're having some alterations made to our house.• She noticed the alteration in his looks and manner.undergo ... alterations• The scene of many public ceremonies and processions prior to the Reformation, the church underwent many alterations.• The fort underwent several alterations before it seems to have been systematically demolished early in the second century.• The body has undergone major alterations.al·ter·a·tion nounChineseSyllable
makes something slightly a or Corpus change someone that small different, or
alteration
al‧ter‧a‧tion AC /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən $ ˌɒːl-/
noun [uncountable and countable]a small change that makes someone or something slightly different, or the process of this change
alteration to
If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing.
alteration in
Have you noticed any alteration in the patient’s behaviour?
minor/major etc alterations
The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations.
▪ change noun [uncountable and countable] a situation in which someone or something becomes different, or the act of making something different: There was a sudden change in the weather. | We are living in a period of great change. | He was told to make some slight changes to his essay.
▪alteration noun [uncountable and countable] a change, especially a small one that happens naturally or gradually, or one that is made in order to improve something: I noticed a slight alteration in her behaviour. | They had to make some alterations to their original theory.
▪reform noun [uncountable and countable] a change made to a system or law in order to improve it: He called for a reform of our outdated voting system. | Many people opposed the economic reforms.
▪shift noun [countable] a change, especially in people’s attitudes or in the way they do things, or in the position of someone or something: a shift in public opinion about the war | There has been a noticeable shift in government policy on education. | There needs to be a major shift away from road transport to rail transport. | After he died, there was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.
▪swing a big change, especially in someone’s opinions or moods: There has been a big swing toward the Democrats (=many more people are supporting them). | The drug can cause mood swings.
▪fluctuation noun [uncountable and countable] a change in something - used when something changes often: fluctuations in the value of the dollar | temperature fluctuations | fluctuations in his mood | There has been some fluctuation in productivity levels.
al‧ter‧a‧tion AC /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən $ ˌɒːl-/
noun [uncountable and countable]a small change that makes someone or something slightly different, or the process of this changealteration to
alteration in
minor/major etc alterations
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