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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++change1 /tʃeɪndʒ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1 become different/make STH different 变得不同/使某物不同 [intransitive, transitive]CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENT to become different, or to make something become different 变化，改变 Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her. 自从我上次见到苏珊之后，她变了许多。 Changing your eating habits is the best way to lose weight. 改变饮食习惯是减肥的最佳方法。 The leaves on trees change colour in the autumn. 树叶在秋天改变颜色。change (from something) to something He changed from being a nice lad to being rude and unhelpful. 他从一个和气的小伙子变得粗鲁无礼、不肯帮助人。change into The hissing sound gradually changed into a low hum. 嘶嘶声逐渐变成了低沉的嗡嗡声。change somebody/something into something A witch had changed him into a mouse. 女巫把他变成了一只老鼠。change something to something Mueller changed his name to Miller when he became a U.S. citizen. 穆勒成为美国公民后，就把自己的名字改为米勒了。2 start doing/using STH different 开始做不同的事情/使用不同的东西 [intransitive, transitive]DS to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else instead 转变；转换 SYN switch She changed jobs in May. 她在5月份换了工作。change (from something) to something The company has recently changed to a more powerful computer system. 公司最近换了一套功能更强大的计算机系统。 The ship changed course and headed south. 船改变了航向，朝南驶去。 The company has had to change direction because of developments in technology. 由于技术的发展，这家公司不得不改变方向。 Piper awkwardly tried to change the subject (=talk about something else). 派珀笨拙地想要转变话题。3 replace STH 取代某事物 [transitive]REPLACE to put or use something new or different in place of something else, especially because it is old, damaged, or broken 替换；更换 Three boys were changing a tyre by the side of the road. 三个男孩在路边换轮胎。 When I lost my keys, we had to change all the locks. 我丢了钥匙之后，我们只好把所有的锁都换了。change something (from something) to something The time of the meeting has been changed from 11:00 to 10:30. 开会时间从上午11点改到10点半。 How often do you change cars (=buy a new car and sell the old one)? 你多久换一辆汽车？4 change your mind CHANGE YOUR MINDto change your decision, plan, or opinion about something 改变主意 Her father tried to get her to change her mind. 她父亲试图让她改变主意。change your mind about If you change your mind about the job, just give me a call. 如果你对这份工作改变主意，就打电话给我。5 change sides to leave one party, group etc and join an opposing party, group etc 改变阵营 It’s quite rare for politicians to change sides. 政客不大会改变阵营。6 clothes 衣服 a) [intransitive, transitive]TAKE OFF CLOTHES to take off your clothes and put on different ones 换（衣服） Francis came in while Jay was changing. 杰伊正在换衣服，弗朗西斯进来了。 Change your dress – that one looks dirty. 把你身上那件裙子换掉，看上去很脏。change into/out of Sara changed into her swimsuit and ran out for a quick swim. 萨拉换上泳装，跑出去游会儿泳。 You’d better go and get changed. 你最好去换一下衣服。 b) [transitive]DHB to put a clean nappy on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child 给〔婴儿或幼儿〕换尿布[衣服] I bathed him and changed his diaper. 我给他洗了澡，换了尿布。 Can you change the baby? 你给宝宝换衣服好吗？7. bed 床 [transitive] to take the dirty sheets off a bed and put on clean ones 换〔床单〕8 exchange goods 换货 [transitive] British EnglishEXCHANGE9 exchange money 换钱 [transitive]10 trains/buses/aircraft 火车/公共汽车/飞机 [intransitive, transitive]TT to get off one train, bus, or aircraft and onto another in order to continue your journey 换乘，转乘11 change hands OWNif property changes hands, it starts to belong to someone else 易手，易主12 change places (with somebody) 13 gear 排挡TTC [intransitive, transitive] to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower 〔汽车〕换（挡）14 change your tune CHANGE YOUR MIND informal to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened 〔某事发生后〕改变调子，改变态度15. wind 风 [intransitive]DN if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction 改变风向16 change your spots to change your character completely 彻底改变特点[特性]17 change something ↔ around phrasal verb MOVE something OR somebodyto move things into different positions 改变〔物体的〕位置18 change over phrasal verb to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using another 改做；改用 → changeover → chop and change at chop1(3)n GrammarChange belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object. • You can say: They’ve changed the password. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the object of change.• You can say: The password has changed. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the subject of change.n COLLOCATIONSadverbsdramatically/drastically/radically (=a lot)People’s work environment has changed dramatically in the past twenty years.completelyHis life had completely changed since he met Anya.considerablyHe has changed considerably in four years.significantlyThe legal system has changed significantly since the rule was established.fundamentallyThe political situation has fundamentally changed.rapidly/quicklyThe market for phones is changing rapidly.slowly/graduallyThings are gradually changing.change overnight (=very quickly)Old habits cannot be changed overnight.nounschanging circumstances/conditionsThe human brain adapts quickly to changing conditions.changing attitudesChanging attitudes cause traditional ways of life to disappear.the changing role of somebodythe changing role of women in societychanging patterns of work/behaviour etcChanging patterns of work mean that more people are able to work from home.a changing environmentIn order to survive, you must adapt to a changing environment.a changing worldChildren are growing up in a changing world.changing times (=a period of time when a lot is changing)We live in changing times. THESAURUSto change something 改变某事物change to make someone or something different 改变Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to change the situation. 遗憾的是,我们无法改变这种状况。Being at college has changed her – she’s much more confident now. 上大学改变了她——她现在自信多了。alter especially written to change something so that it is better or more suitable 改变〔使变得更好或更合适〕You can alter the colour and size of the image using a remote control. 你可以用遥控调整图像的颜色和大小。Can we alter the date of the meeting? 我们可以更改会议日期吗？adapt to change something slightly in order to improve it or make it more suitable 调整〔以改进或使变得更适合〕How much would it cost to adapt the existing equipment? 改装现有的设备需要多少钱？You can adapt the recipe to suit your own requirements. 你可以调整食谱，以适合自己的口味。adjust to make small changes in the position or level of something in order to improve it or make it more suitable 调整〔某物的位置、水平〕How do you adjust the volume on the television? 你怎么调节电视机的音量？He adjusted his tie in the mirror. 他对着镜子整整领带。modify especially written to make small changes to something such as a piece of equipment, a set of ideas, or a way of behaving in order to improve it or use it in a different way 改造〔设备〕；修正〔观点〕；调整〔行为方式〕He’s modified his opinions since then. 后来他就修正了自己的观点。a modified version of the original program 原来程序的改良版reform to change a law, system, organization etc so that it is fairer or more effective 改革plans to reform the tax system 改革税制的计划Health care needs to be completely reformed. 医疗保健制度需要彻底改革。revise to change a plan, idea, law etc because of new information and ideas 修改，修订〔计划、观点、法律等〕In July, China revised the rules for foreign investment. 七月份，中国修改了有关外商投资的规定。The findings could force the scientists to revise their ideas about climate change. 这些研究结果可能迫使科学家修正他们有关气候变化的观点。reorganize to change the way that a system or organization works 重新组织；改组We’ve had to reorganize our database. 我们不得不重组数据库。During the 1980s, the government reorganized the civil service. 政府在20世纪80年代对行政部门进行了改组。restructure to make big changes to the way something is organized, especially a large political or economic system or a big company, in order to make it more effective 重组〔尤指大的政治、经济体制或大公司〕The company has been restructured from top to bottom. 公司从上到下进行了重组。to change something completely 彻底改变某事物transform to change something completely, especially so that it is much better 使彻底改变〔尤指变得更好〕Well, you’ve certainly transformed this place – it looks great! 哇，你真的让这里大变样了——很漂亮啊！Putin transformed the Russian economy. 普京对俄罗斯的经济进行了彻底的改革。revolutionize to completely and permanently change the way people do something or think about something, especially because of a new idea or invention 使彻底变革，彻底改变Computers have revolutionized the way we work. 计算机给我们的工作方式带来了革命。This important discovery revolutionized our understanding of the universe. 这一重要发现彻底改变了我们对宇宙的认识。nto change something in order to deceive peopledistort to explain facts, statements etc in a way that makes them seem different from what they really areThe judge said that she had deliberately tried to distort the facts.Don’t try to distort the truth.twist to dishonestly change the meaning of a piece of information or of something that someone has said, in order to get an advantage for yourself or to support your own opinionHe accused reporters of twisting his words.In her article she twisted the meaning of what I said.misrepresent to give people a wrong idea about someone or their opinions, by what you write or sayI hope I have not misrepresented her opinion.He’s taking legal action to stop the film, claiming it grossly misrepresents him.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
change• I'm just going upstairs to change.• I think the batteries need changing.• As people in other staff agencies sought to perform differently and better they also improvised, learned, and changed.• Can you change a $10 bill?• All drivers should really know how to change a flat tire.• Her expression did not change, and she answered me calmly.• I can't believe it's been ten years - you haven't changed at all.• "The telecommunications industry is changing at lightning speed, " said Richard Miller, the company's chief financial officer.• But he will change course if the market demands it.• I tried to follow him but he kept changing direction.• It is rugged country whose landscape changes every few kilometers.• Going to college changed him a lot. It made him much more mature.• Each has the right to change its status in this respect, subject to relevant agreements and procedures.• You have changed, Joan de Warenne, she thought.• Do you mind waiting while I change my clothes?• Going to college really changed my life.• I'll just change my shirt and I'll be with you in a minute.• The bill requires health insurers to maintain coverage for anybody who changes or loses his job.• This is another area which is changing out of all recognition since closure of the colliery and removal of sidings etc.• Ed went into the bedroom to change out of his work clothes.• How does the President plan to change the tax system?• What tragedies must occur before he and the Minister of State will change their minds?• If the trousers are the wrong size you can always change them.• Can you change this light bulb for me? I can't reach.• Agriculture must be changed to reduce damage to the environment.• "Have you got your bathing suit on?" "No, I'll change when we get there."• Having a baby changes your life completely, whatever your age.change (from something) to something• In contrast, pragmatic parties hold more flexible goals and are oriented to moderate or incremental policy change.• The company realized they could actually save money if we changed to a modern computerized system.• They sometimes contain concrete examples of changes which need to be made.• The change from communism to democracy has been very difficult.• As a result, tracing changes directly to human actions has proved difficult.• The water on the bridge had changed to ice during the night.• To make those changes but to maintain the essential spirit of cricket is the continuing challenge.• A few changes seem likely to produce noticeable ripples in 1997.• Be prepared to change the conversation to something more personal.• An organism adapts to another when it changes itself to suit the latter.• Concern over the changes in lifestyle to undertake the job.change (from something) to something• In contrast, pragmatic parties hold more flexible goals and are oriented to moderate or incremental policy change.• They sometimes contain concrete examples of changes which need to be made.• As a result, tracing changes directly to human actions has proved difficult.• To make those changes but to maintain the essential spirit of cricket is the continuing challenge.• A few changes seem likely to produce noticeable ripples in 1997.• Be prepared to change the conversation to something more personal.• An organism adapts to another when it changes itself to suit the latter.• Concern over the changes in lifestyle to undertake the job.change something (from something) to something• The budget line changes from 12 to 13.• Be aware that fraudulent businesses often change their names to avoid detection.• Humanist psychology's caution about change can add to egalitarian feminist psychology's existing theoretical timidity.• At a local level, Gloucester's changes were largely confined to filling gaps left by the removal of the Woodvilles.• It may not be happening fast enough, but the winds of societal change take a while to get up to speed.• The change from adversity to prosperity, according to Aristotle, fails to produce the proper tragic effect.• Hasn't it been changed over the years to say different things from what the original writers intended?• All psychiatric problems are brain problems, and the psychiatrists are changing their classification scheme to try and avoid that cartesian dichotomy.change into/out of• He had actually changed out of his cricket gear, showered and packed up his kit.• It was a shame he didn't have time to change out of his gardening clothes before he appeared on the show.• Alistair was just getting off the phone when I came in to change out of my good clothes.• The other day I was in a hurry and struggling to get the right change out of my pocket for the newsagent.• I changed out of my work clothes and into my denims and shirt to get into the mood.• School meals have changed out of recognition within a generation.change something into/for something• I want to change my dollars into pesos, please.change trains/buses/planes etc• At midnight, twenty-four hours after leaving Calais, she finally arrived in Milan where she had to change trains.• I stopped there only to change trains.• It shows passengers where they need to change trains.• We parted at Paddington, and assured them that they would have to change trains at Oxford.• Although the line will remain open, people will have to change trains at Thornaby.• There is an unutterable sadness around Medina del Campo, where I had to change trains for Salamanca.• They might not even tell you that changing planes in Dallas or leaving Thursday instead of Friday will save you a bundle.change (into/out of) gear• Any cyclist can climb a difficult hill: you just change gear.• Every ten minutes or so she would hear the tortured scream of the transmission and randomly change gears.• With him came a difference in style, a change of gear, a time for reflection and taking stock.• Russ Armstrong, a Middlesbrough motorcycle dealer, has also changed gear after 18 years of the road racing power game.• Volkov changed gear and increased his speed.• You need to be able to move swiftly, changing gears and learning new skills without complaining.• In effect I reckon it will only take a slight upward change of gear and performances to become something special.• Mark's idea of getting her to change gear was to slip on a nurse's uniform.change2 ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 things becoming different 事情变得不同 [countable, uncountable]CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENT the process or result of something or someone becoming different 变化，改变，变更2 from one thing to another 从一物到另一物 [countable]CHANGE FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER the fact of one thing or person being replaced by another 替换，更换3 pleasant new situation 令人高兴的新状况 [singular]DIFFERENT a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable 〔有趣或令人愉快的〕变化，变更4 money 钱 [uncountable]5 small change 6. change of clothes/underwear etc CLOTHESan additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are travelling 备换的衣服/内衣等7 train/bus/aircraft 火车/公共汽车/飞机 [countable]TT a situation in which you get off one train, bus, or aircraft and get on another in order to continue your journey 换乘，转乘8 get no change out of somebody British English spokenHELP to get no useful information or help from someone 从某人那儿得不到有用的信息[帮助] → ring the changes at ring2(6) COLLOCATIONSadjectivesbig/major 大的Going to a new school is a big change for children. 转校对于孩子来说是个大的变动。slight/small/minor 小的The proposed changes were relatively minor. 提议的都是些相对较小的变革。gradual 逐渐的There has been a gradual change in the weather. 天气渐渐变了。dramatic/drastic/radical (=very big, especially in way that is surprising) 巨大的The Industrial Revolution was a period of dramatic change. 工业革命是大变革的时期。significant 显著的The change in blood pressure was not significant. 血压的变化并不明显。marked (=very noticeable) 明显的There was a marked change in his behaviour. 他的行为有明显的变化。fundamental 根本性的Reducing waste requires a fundamental change in attitude. 减少垃圾需要在观念上有根本性的转变。social/political/economic etc change 社会/政治/经济等变化Demands for political and social change are growing. 要求实行政治和社会变革的呼声越来越强烈。sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people, especially because of an official decision) 〔尤指因正式决定带来的〕彻底的变化There are likely to be sweeping changes in the company. 公司内部可能出现翻天覆地的变化。far-reaching changes (=important and having a great effect that will last a long time) 影响深远的变化The Internet has brought about far-reaching changes in the way we work. 因特网使我们的工作方式产生了影响深远的变化。verbsmake a change 作出改变We've had to make some changes to the design. 我们不得不在设计上作了些修改。introduce a change 引进改革A number of changes were introduced to the curriculum. 课程引进了多项改革。bring (about) change (also effect a change formal) (=cause change) 引起变革The war brought about radical social change. 战争引起了彻底的社会变革。nTreatment is aimed at effecting a change in the child’s negative behaviour.see/notice/observe a change 看到/注意到/观察到变化I saw a big change in her when I met her again. 我再次见到她的时候,看到她有很大的变化。undergo a change (=be affected by a change) 经历变化The body undergoes a number of changes during this time. 人体在这个时候会经历一些变化。signal a change (=be a sign of a change) 预示变化nDoes this move signal a change in US foreign policy?phrasesthe pace/rate of change 变化的速度People sometimes feel alarmed by the pace of technological change. 人们有时对科技变化的速度感到忧虑。n THESAURUSchange noun [countable, uncountable] a situation in which someone or something becomes different, or the act of making something differentThere 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 [countable, uncountable] a change, especially a small one that happens naturally or gradually, or one that is made in order to improve somethingI noticed a slight alteration in her behaviour.They had to make some alterations to their original theory. reform noun [countable, uncountable] a change made to a system or law in order to improve itHe 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 somethinga shift in public opinion about the warThere 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 moodsThere has been a big swing toward the Democrats (=many more people are supporting them).The drug can cause mood swings.fluctuation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in something – used when something changes oftenfluctuations in the value of the dollartemperature fluctuationsfluctuations in his moodThere has been some fluctuation in productivity levels.a great changetransformation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in which something or someone becomes completely differentThere has been a complete transformation in his attitude since he became a father.her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actressrevolution noun [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking or workingThe 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution.Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.shake-up noun [countable] a situation in which a lot of changes are very quickly made in a system or organization in order to make it more effectiveThe department has not performed well and is badly in need of a shake-up.The Administration is planning a thorough shake-up of the welfare system.U-turn noun [countable] a complete change in the plans of a government or political party so that it decides to do the opposite of what it originally said it would doThe government was forced to do a U-turn after angry protests about their taxation policy. 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change• If you are thinking about a change to a different part of the country you will need to use your vacation to look for accommodation.• The delay was the result of a change in the way that we administer the grants.• For most ordinary workers, the new tax laws represent a change for the worse.• Two events occurred that ensured, for the time being at least, no such a change in Congressional attitudes would occur.• Many people find it hard to accept change.• He hates all changes to his routine.• The police must be notified of any change of address.• The computers will record any changes to the system.• After a number of career changes, she settled into a job with a major bank.• Does anyone have change for a five dollar bill?• I've got a £10 note and about £5 in change.• I've got £20 and a bit of loose change as well.• Labor Secretary Lynn Martin recommended major changes in the management operations of the company.• I expect to see major changes until it is ten years old.• Volatility increased, and the extent as well as the direction of change became less predictable.• A lot of people are frightened of change.• 1989 was a year of great political change in eastern Europe.• These spectacles are in fact subject to relentless change.• I hope you've got some change for the bus, because I haven't.• Some changes have already been introduced into schools.• The movie pivots on not one but two such changes, and the result is exhaustingly cathartic, ultimately uplifting.• French people were asked how they felt about the change from the franc to the Euro.• I can't get used to all these changes.• House plants are often sensitive to changes in temperature.• Excuse me, I think you've given me the wrong change.• Here is your change, sir.change in• Changes in diet can reduce the occurrence of some cancers.• A change in personality can mean your teenager has a drug problem.change from something to something• The abrupt change from legacy to trust is very striking.• The mean period is 331 days, but both the period and the amplitude change from one cycle to another.• The curriculum, which at one time had seemed novel, barely changed from decade to decade.• It is a time-phase between childhood and adulthood and a process of changing from a pupil to an independent working adult.• Nevada City is in process of changing from old to new.• The performers changed from summer to summer, but the scene remained the same over many decades.• She felt light-headed and it was not just the swift change from lying down to standing.• Why that change from symmetrical expansion to uneven ejection took place is a mystery, Bond said.change from• Living in Iowa is certainly a big change from Florida.in change• The clerk handed him $3 in change.From Longman Business Dictionarychangechange1 /tʃeɪndʒ/ verb [transitive]1to exchange a unit of money for smaller units that add up to the same valueCan you change a £20 note?2to exchange money in one currency into money of another currencyI want to change these dollars into Euros.3to exchange something that you have bought, especially because there is something wrong with itWe will only change goods accompanied by a receipt.4change hands if property changes hands, it passes from one owner to anotherVolume was heavy on the NYSE, where about 2.19 billion shares changed hands.→ See Verb tablechangechange2 noun [uncountable]1the money you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costsShe received a forged banknote in her change.You won’t get much change from a ten pound note here.2money in the form of coins and notes of low valueI have about a dollar in change.I didn’t have any small change for the telephone.Origin change1 (1100-1200) Old French changier, from Latin cambiare “to exchange”change1 verb →10-18
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change1 S1 W1 /tʃeɪndʒ/ 
verb
Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her.
Changing your eating habits is the best way to lose weight.
The leaves on trees change colour in the autumn.
change (from something) to something
He changed from being a nice lad to being rude and unhelpful.
change into
The hissing sound gradually changed into a low hum.
change somebody/something into something
A witch had changed him into a mouse.
change something to something
Mueller changed his name to Miller when he became a U.S. citizen.
2. START DOING/USING SOMETHING DIFFERENT [intransitive and transitive] to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else instead
SYN switch:
She changed jobs in May.
change (from something) to something
The company has recently changed to a more powerful computer system.
The ship changed course and headed south.
The company has had to change direction because of developments in technology.
Piper awkwardly tried to change the subject (=talk about something else).
3. REPLACE SOMETHING [transitive] to put or use something new or different in place of something else, especially because it is old, damaged, or broken:
Three boys were changing a tyre by the side of the road.
When I lost my keys, we had to change all the locks.
change something (from something) to something
The time of the meeting has been changed from 11 a.m. to 10:30.
How often do you change cars (=buy a new car and sell the old one)?
4. change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something:
Her father tried to get her to change her mind.
change your mind about
If you change your mind about the job, just give me a call.
5. change sides to leave one party, group etc and join an opposing party, group etc:
It’s quite rare for politicians to change sides.
6. CLOTHES
a. [intransitive and transitive] to take off your clothes and put on different ones:
Francis came in while Jay was changing.
Change your dress – that one looks dirty.
change into/out of
Sara changed into her swimsuit and ran out for a quick swim.
You’d better go and get changed.
b. [transitive] to put a clean nappy on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child:
I bathed him and changed his diaper.
Can you change the baby?
7. BED [transitive] to take the dirty sheets off a bed and put on clean ones
8. EXCHANGE GOODS [transitive] British English
a. to take back to a shop something that you have bought and get something different instead, especially because there is something wrong with it
SYN exchange American English
change something for something
I bought these gloves for my daughter, but they’re too large. Can I change them for a smaller size?
b. to give a customer something different instead of what they have bought, especially because there is something wrong with it
SYN exchange American English:
I’m sure the shop will change them for you.
9. EXCHANGE MONEY [transitive]
a. to get smaller units of money that add up to the same value as a larger unit:
Can you change a £20 note?
b. to get money from one country for the same value of money from another country
change something into/for something
I want to change my dollars into pesos, please.
10. TRAINS/BUSES/AIRCRAFT [intransitive and transitive] to get off one train, bus, or aircraft and into another in order to continue your journey
change at
Passengers for Liverpool should change at Crewe.
change trains/buses/planes etc
I had to change planes in Denver.
all change__ (=used to tell passengers to get off a train because it does not go any further)
11. change hands if property changes hands, it starts to belong to someone else:
The house has changed hands three times in the last two years.
12. change places (with somebody)
a. to give someone your place and take their place:
Would you mind changing places with me so I can sit next to my friend?
b. to take someone else’s social position or situation in life instead of yours:
She may be rich, but I wouldn’t want to change places with her.
13. GEAR [intransitive and transitive] to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower
change (into/out of) gear
Change into second gear as you approach the corner.
change up/down British English:
Change down before you get to the hill.
14. change your tune informal to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened:
The question is, will the president change his tune on taxes?
15. WIND [intransitive] if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction
16. change your spots to change your character completely:
US business has changed its spots in recent years.
⇨ chop and change at chop1(3)
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▪dramatically/drastically/radically (=a lot) People’s work environment has changed dramatically in the past twenty years.
▪completely His life had completely changed since he met Anya.
▪considerably He has changed considerably in four years.
▪significantly The legal system has changed significantly since the rule was established.
▪fundamentally The political situation has fundamentally changed.
▪rapidly/quickly The market for phones is changing rapidly.
▪slowly/gradually Things are gradually changing.
▪change overnight (=very quickly) Old habits cannot be changed overnight.
■ nouns
▪changing circumstances/conditions The human brain adapts quickly to changing conditions.
▪changing attitudes Changing attitudes cause traditional ways of life to disappear.
▪the changing role of somebody the changing role of women in society
▪changing patterns of work/behaviour etc Changing patterns of work mean that more people are able to work from home.
▪a changing environment In order to survive, you must adapt to a changing environment.
▪a changing world Children are growing up in a changing world.
▪changing times (=a period of time when a lot is changing) We live in changing times.
■ to change something
▪change to make someone or something different: Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to change the situation. | Being at college has changed her – she’s much more confident now.
▪alter especially written tochange something so that it is better or more suitable: You can alter the colour and size of the image using a remote control. | Can we alter the date of the meeting?
▪adapt to change something slightly in order to improve it or make it more suitable: How much would it cost to adapt the existing equipment? | You can adapt the recipe to suit your own requirements.
▪adjust to make small changes in the position or level of something in order to improve it or make it more suitable: How do you adjust the volume on the television? | He adjusted his tie in the mirror.
▪modify especially written to make small changes to something such as a piece of equipment, a set of ideas, or a way of behaving in order to improve it or use it in a different way: He’s modified his opinions since then. | a modified version of the original program.
▪reform to change a law, system, organization etc so that it is fairer or more effective: plans to reform the tax system | Health care needs to be completely reformed.
▪revise to change a plan, idea, law etc because of new information and ideas: In July, China revised the rules for foreign investment. | The findings could force the scientists to revise their ideas about climate change.
▪reorganize to change the way that a system or organization works: We’ve had to reorganize our database | During the 1980s, the government reorganized the civil service.
▪restructure to make big changes to the way something is organized, especially a large political or economic system or a big company, in order to make it more effective: The company has been restructured from top to bottom.
■ to change something completely
▪transform to change something completely, especially so that it is much better: Well, you’ve certainly transformed this place – it looks great__ | Putin transformed the Russian economy.
▪revolutionize to completely and permanently change the way people do something or think about something, especially because of a new idea or invention: Computers have revolutionized the way we work. | This important discovery revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
■ to change something in order to deceive people
▪distort to explain facts, statements etc in a way that makes them seem different from what they really are: The judge said that she had deliberately tried to distort the facts. | Don’t try to distort the truth.
▪twist to dishonestly change the meaning of a piece of information or of something that someone has said, in order to get an advantage for yourself or to support your own opinion: He accused reporters of twisting his words. | In her article she twisted the meaning of what I said.
▪misrepresent to give people a wrong idea about someone or their opinions, by what you write or say: I hope I have not misrepresented her opinion. | He’s taking legal action to stop the film, claiming it grossly misrepresents him.
change something ↔ around phrasal verb
to move things into different positions:
When we’d changed the furniture around, the room looked bigger.
change over phrasal verb
to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using another ⇨ changeover:
Complete all the exercises on one leg, then change over.
change over to
We hope to change over to the new software by next month.
change2 S1 W1 noun
I find it hard to cope with change.
scientists worried about climatic change
change in
changes in the immigration laws
A change in personality may mean your teenager has a drug problem.
change of
a change of temperature
No major changes were made to the book.
change for the better/worse (=a change that makes a situation better or worse)
There was a change for the better in the patient’s condition.
social/political/economic etc change
the sweeping political changes after the fall of communism
She had a change of heart (=change in attitude) and decided to stay.
Family life has undergone dramatic change in recent years.
2. FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER [countable] the fact of one thing or person being replaced by another:
The car needs an oil change.
change of
a change of government
a change of address
change from something to something
the gradual change from grasslands to true desert
The government has made some major policy changes.
3. PLEASANT NEW SITUATION [singular] a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable
change from
The morning was cool; a welcome change from the heat of the day before.
for a change
How about dinner out for a change?
it/that makes a change (=used to say that something is better than and different from usual)
‘Ron’s buying the drinks.’ ‘That makes a change.’
change of scene/air/pace etc (=when you go to a different place or do something different)
The patients benefit greatly from a change of scenery.
a change is as good as a rest (=used to say that starting to do something different is as good as having a rest)
4. MONEY [uncountable]
a. the money that you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costs:
Here’s your change, sir.
b. money in the form of coins, not paper money
in change
I have about a dollar in change.
Matt emptied the loose change from his pockets.
A beggar asked for some spare change (=coins that you do not need).
c. coins or paper money that you give in exchange for the same amount of money in a larger unit
change for £1/$10
Excuse me, have you got change for a pound?
make change American English (=give someone change)
Can you make change for $20?
5. small change
a. coins you have that do not have a high value:
I only had about a pound in small change.
b. used to emphasize that something is a small amount of money when it is compared to a larger amount:
The program costs $20 million a year, small change by Washington standards.
6. change of clothes/underwear etc an additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are travelling
7. TRAIN/BUS/AIRCRAFT [countable] a situation in which you get off one train, bus, or aircraft and get on another in order to continue your journey:
Even with a change of trains, the subway is quicker than a cab at rush hour.
8. get no change out of somebody British English spoken to get no useful information or help from someone:
I wouldn’t bother asking Richard – you’ll get no change out of him.
⇨ ring the changes at ring2(6)
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▪big/major Going to a new school is a big change for children.
▪slight/small/minor The proposed changes were relatively minor.
▪gradual There has been a gradual change in the weather.
▪dramatic/drastic/radical (=very big, especially in way that is surprising) The Industrial Revolution was a period of dramatic change.
▪significant The change in blood pressure was not significant.
▪marked (=very noticeable) There was a marked change in his behaviour.
▪fundamental Reducing waste requires a fundamental change in attitude.
▪social/political/economic etc change Demands for political and social change are growing.
▪sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people, especially because of an official decision) There are likely to be sweeping changes in the company.
▪far-reaching changes (=important and having a great effect that will last a long time) The Internet has brought about far-reaching changes in the way we work.
■ verbs
▪make a change We've had to make some changes to the design.
▪introduce a change A number of changes were introduced to the curriculum.
▪bring (about) change (also effect a change formal) (=cause change) The war brought about radical social change. | Treatment is aimed at effecting a change in the child’s negative behaviour.
▪see/notice/observe a change I saw a big change in her when I met her again.
▪undergo a change (=be affected by a change) The body undergoes a number of changes during this time.
▪signal a change (=be a sign of a change) Does this move signal a change in US foreign policy?
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▪the pace/rate of change People sometimes feel alarmed by the pace of technological change.
▪ 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.
■ a great change
▪transformation noun [uncountable and countable] a change in which something or someone becomes completely different: There has been a complete transformation in his attitude since he became a father. | her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actress
▪revolution noun [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking or working: The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution. | Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.
▪shake-up noun [countable] a situation in which a lot of changes are very quickly made in a system or organization in order to make it more effective: The department has not performed well and is badly in need of a shake-up. | The Administration is planning a thorough shake-up of the welfare system.
▪U-turn noun [countable] a complete change in the plans of a government or political party so that it decides to do the opposite of what it originally said it would do: The government was forced to do a U-turn after angry protests about their taxation policy.
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verb Word Family: adjective: changeable, interchangeable, changed ≠ UNCHANGED, changing ≠ unchanging, changeless; noun: change, interchange, interchangeability; verb: change, interchange; adverb: interchangeably
Date: 1100-1200
Language: Old French
Origin: changier, from Latin cambiare 'to exchange'
1. BECOME DIFFERENT/MAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT [intransitive and transitive] to become different, or to make something become different:Language: Old French
Origin: changier, from Latin cambiare 'to exchange'
change (from something) to something
change into
change somebody/something into something
change something to something
2. START DOING/USING SOMETHING DIFFERENT [intransitive and transitive] to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else instead
SYN switch:
change (from something) to something
3. REPLACE SOMETHING [transitive] to put or use something new or different in place of something else, especially because it is old, damaged, or broken:
change something (from something) to something
4. change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something:
change your mind about
5. change sides to leave one party, group etc and join an opposing party, group etc:
6. CLOTHES
a. [intransitive and transitive] to take off your clothes and put on different ones:
change into/out of
b. [transitive] to put a clean nappy on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child:
7. BED [transitive] to take the dirty sheets off a bed and put on clean ones
8. EXCHANGE GOODS [transitive] British English
a. to take back to a shop something that you have bought and get something different instead, especially because there is something wrong with it
SYN exchange American English
change something for something
b. to give a customer something different instead of what they have bought, especially because there is something wrong with it
SYN exchange American English:
9. EXCHANGE MONEY [transitive]
a. to get smaller units of money that add up to the same value as a larger unit:
b. to get money from one country for the same value of money from another country
change something into/for something
10. TRAINS/BUSES/AIRCRAFT [intransitive and transitive] to get off one train, bus, or aircraft and into another in order to continue your journey
change at
change trains/buses/planes etc
all change__ (=used to tell passengers to get off a train because it does not go any further)
11. change hands if property changes hands, it starts to belong to someone else:
12. change places (with somebody)
a. to give someone your place and take their place:
b. to take someone else’s social position or situation in life instead of yours:
13. GEAR [intransitive and transitive] to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower
change (into/out of) gear
change up/down British English:
14. change your tune informal to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened:
15. WIND [intransitive] if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction
16. change your spots to change your character completely:
⇨ chop and change at chop1(3)
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noun Word Family: adjective: changeable, interchangeable, changed ≠ UNCHANGED, changing ≠ unchanging, changeless; noun: change, interchange, interchangeability; verb: change, interchange; adverb: interchangeably
1. THINGS BECOMING DIFFERENT [uncountable and countable] the process or result of something or someone becoming different: change in
change of
change for the better/worse (=a change that makes a situation better or worse)
social/political/economic etc change
2. FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER [countable] the fact of one thing or person being replaced by another:
change of
change from something to something
3. PLEASANT NEW SITUATION [singular] a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable
change from
for a change
it/that makes a change (=used to say that something is better than and different from usual)
change of scene/air/pace etc (=when you go to a different place or do something different)
a change is as good as a rest (=used to say that starting to do something different is as good as having a rest)
4. MONEY [uncountable]
a. the money that you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costs:
b. money in the form of coins, not paper money
in change
c. coins or paper money that you give in exchange for the same amount of money in a larger unit
change for £1/$10
make change American English (=give someone change)
5. small change
a. coins you have that do not have a high value:
b. used to emphasize that something is a small amount of money when it is compared to a larger amount:
6. change of clothes/underwear etc an additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are travelling
7. TRAIN/BUS/AIRCRAFT [countable] a situation in which you get off one train, bus, or aircraft and get on another in order to continue your journey:
8. get no change out of somebody British English spoken to get no useful information or help from someone:
⇨ ring the changes at ring2(6)
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luck the force that causes good or bad things to happen to people 指机遇、命运、运气 ：◆ This ring has always brought me good luck. 这戒指总是给我带来好运。 chance the way that some things happen without any cause that you can see or understand 指偶然、碰巧、意外 ：◆ The results could simply be due to chance. 这结果可能纯属意外。 coincidence the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way 指出人意料的巧合、巧事 ：◆ They met through a series of strange coincidences. 他们因一连串奇妙的巧合而相遇。 accident something that happens unexpectedly and is not planned in advance 指意外、偶然的事 ：◆ Their early arrival was just an accident. 他们早到仅仅是偶然而已。 fate the power that is believed to control everything that happens and that cannot be stopped or changed 指命运、天数、定数、天意 ：◆ Fate decreed that she would never reach America. 命中注定她永远到不了美国。 destiny the power that is believed to control events 指主宰事物的力量、命运之神 ：◆ I believe there's some force guiding us—call it God, destiny or fate. 我认为有某种力量在指引着我们，称之为上帝也罢，天意也罢，或是命运也罢。
fate or destiny? 用 fate 还是 destiny？
Fate can be kind, but this is an unexpected gift; just as often,fate is cruel and makes people feel helpless.Destiny is more likely to give people a sense of power: people who havea strong sense of destiny usually believe that they are meant to be great or do great things.* fate 有时是善意的，但那只是意外的恩赐；fate 也是残酷的，使人感到无能为力；destiny 更可能给人力量的感觉，have a strong sense of destiny 指人具有强烈使命感，通常认为自己必将不同凡响或成就伟业。
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by …luck/chance/coincidence/accidentIt's no coincidence/accidentthat… pure/sheer luck/chance/coincidence/accidentto believe in luck/coincidences/fate/destiny
money money in the form of coins or paper notes 指金钱，包括硬币和钞票 ：◆ I counted the money carefully. 我仔细点过这笔钱。 ◆ Where can I change my money into dollars? 什么地方能把我的钱兑换成美元？ ◆ paper money (= money that is made of paper, not coins )纸币 cash money in the form of coins or paper notes 指现金 ：◆ How much cash do you have on you? 你身上带着多少现金？ ◆ Payments can be made by cheque or in cash .支票或现金付款均可。
money or cash? 用 money 还是 cash？
change the money that you get back when you have paid for sth giving more money than the amount it costs; coins rather than paper money 指找给的零钱、硬币 ：◆ The ticket machine doesn't give change. 自动售票机不找零。 ◆ I don't have any small change (= .coins of low value )我没有零钱。
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to draw out/get out/take out/withdraw money/cashready money/cash(= money that you have available to spend immediately )