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  1. verb
    2. BECOME DIFFERENT
    TRANSPORT
    MONEY
    CLOTHES/BEDS
    WIND/SEA
    SPEED
    Idiom(s)
    Phrasal verb(s)
  2. noun
    3. BECOMING DIFFERENT
    MONEY
    CLOTHES
    TRANSPORT
    Idiom(s)
changeverbuk/tʃeɪndʒ/ us/tʃeɪndʒ/

change verb BECOME DIFFERENT

A1 [ T ] to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type換，交換

She's just changed jobs.她剛換了工作。
Let's change the subject (= talk about something different).我們換個話題吧。

A2 [ I or T ] to make or become different改變，變化

I almost didn't recognize her - she'd changed so much.我幾乎認不出她了——她變化太大了。
That was 20 years ago and things have changed since then.20年過去了，情況已經變了。
Nothing changes, does it - I've been away two years and the office still looks exactly the same.什麽也沒有改變，不是嗎——我走了兩年，辦公室看起來仍然是老樣子。
People have changed their diets a lot over the past few years.過去幾年裏人們的飲食習慣改變了許多。
I'm going to change my hairstyle.我打算改變一下發型。

B1 [ I or T ] UK US exchange to take something you have bought back to a shop and exchange it for something else（將購買的東西拿回店裏去）換，交換

I had to change those trousers I bought for (= take them back to the shop in order to get) a bigger pair.我不得不把買來的褲子拿回去換了條大些的。
change your mind

B1 to form a new opinion or make a new decision about something that is different from your old one改變主意，改變決定

If you change your mind about coming tonight, just give me a call.要是你改變主意今晚不來了，給我打個電話就行。
When I first met him I didn't like him but I've changed my mind.我第一次見到他時並不喜歡他，可是現在已經改變了看法。
change for the better

to improve好轉；變好；改進

Her attitude has definitely changed for the better since she started this new job.她自從開始新工作後態度確實變好了。
change your ways

to improve the bad parts of your behaviour改善舉止

If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ways and learn to be a bit less messy.要是他想繼續在這兒住下去，就得改改樣子，學着幹淨整潔一點。

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He said that he hadn't seen the traffic light change to red.

They all tried to persuade him to change his decision.

We don't expect the economic situation to change anytime soon.

It sounds to me like you ought to change jobs.

The weather in the hills can change very quickly, so take suitable clothing.

change verb TRANSPORT

A2 [ I or T ] to get off a train, bus, etc. and catch another in order to continue a journey換乘，轉乘（火車、公共汽車等）

I had to change (trains) twice to get there.到那裏我得換乘兩次（火車）。
Change at Peterborough for York.在彼得伯勒換車去約克。

More examples

This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains.

You should stay on the train until Manchester and then change.

The only thing I'm worried about is changing trains at Kings Cross.

You'll have to change buses when you get into Victoria, but your next bus doesn't leave for half an hour.

It's an awkward trip - you have to change several times.

change verb MONEY

A2 [ T ] to get or give money in exchange for money, either because you want it in smaller units, or because you want the same value in foreign money把…換成零錢；兌換

Could you change a £10 note (for two fives), please?請問你能把一張10英鎊換開（換成兩張5英鎊）嗎？
Could you change a £5 note for me?你能爲我換開一張5英鎊的紙幣嗎？
I need to change my dollars for/into English money.我需要把手頭的美元換成英鎊。

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Can you change a tenner for two fivers?

You can't pay in English money. You'll have to change some money at the bank.

I need to change some of these travellers cheques.

Will they change money at the hotel?

He kindly changed my foreign currency for me.

change verb CLOTHES/BEDS

A2 [ I or T ] to remove one set of clothes and put a different set on yourself or a young child, especially a baby, or to remove dirty sheets from a bed and put clean ones on it（給…）換衣服；（給…）換床單

You don't need to change - you look great as you are.你不用換衣服——這樣看上去就很好。
I'll just change into (= get dressed in) something a bit smarter.我要換一身更漂亮點的衣服。
Give me five minutes to change out of (= remove) my work clothes and I'll come out with you.給我5分鐘換下工作服就跟你出去。
How often do you think he changes his shirt?你覺得他多久換一次襯衣？
Could you change the baby (= the baby's nappy)?你能給嬰兒換一下尿布嗎？
I've changed the sheets/the bed (= the sheets on the bed) in the guest room.我把客房的床單換過了。

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You are going to change, aren't you? You can't go in those tatty old jeans.

When did you last change the linen on the children's beds?

I hadn't even changed when our first guests arrived, so Jeff had to cope on his own.

I usually insist that he changes out of his work clothes before dinner.

Can you make sure your brother doesn't walk in when I'm changing?

change verb WIND/SEA

[ I ] When the wind or the tide (= the rise and fall of the sea) changes, it starts to move in a different direction.（風或潮水）改向

The tide is starting to change.潮水開始改向了。

change verb SPEED

[ I or T ] US usually shift to put a vehicle into a different gear, usually in order to change the speed at which it is moving（車輛）換擋，變速

to change gear換擋
I changed into fourth (gear).我換到了第4擋。
UK Change down to go round the corner.轉彎要換到低擋。

Idiom(s)

change (your) tack
change your tune
change hands

Phrasal verb(s)

change sth around
change over
changenounuk/tʃeɪndʒ/ us/tʃeɪndʒ/

change noun BECOMING DIFFERENT

A2 [ C or U ] the act of becoming different, or the result of something becoming different改變；改動；變化；變動

Let me know if there's any change in the situation.要是情況有了什麽變化請告訴我。
We're living in a time of great change.我們生活在一個大變革的時代。
We need a change of government.我們需要換個政府。
a change in lifestyle生活方式的改變
They've made a lot of changes to the house.他們已對房子作了很多變動。
The new management will make fundamental/radical/sweeping changes (= do things in a very different way).新的管理層會進行根本的／徹底的／大範圍的變革。

B1 [ S ] something that is pleasant or interesting because it is unusual or new（令人愉快或有趣的）改進，改變

It's nice to see her smile for a change.看到她笑了，真好。
"Shall we we eat in the garden?" "Why not - it'll make a change."“我們到花園裏吃飯好嗎?”“爲什麽不呢——這樣會很新鮮。”
We've always had a red car - it's time we had a change!我們的車總是紅色的——該換一換了！
change of scene

a new situation新環境

She'd been with the same company for too many years and felt she needed a change of scene, so she applied for a job as a stage manager.她在同一家公司已經幹了好多年了，覺得需要換個環境，所以申請了一份舞台監督的工作。

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The minister has announced that there will be no change in government policy.

The holiday was a welcome change.

A lot of people were caught out by the sudden change in the weather.

You're not planning a change of career, are you?

The country is crying out for a change in leadership.

change noun MONEY

A2 [ U ] money in the form of coins rather than notes硬幣；輔幣

She gave me €5 in change.她給了我5歐元的硬幣。
My dad always used to carry a lot of loose/small change (= coins) in his pocket.我爸爸以前口袋裏總是裝着許多硬幣。

[ U ] smaller units of money given in exchange for larger units of the same amount（換開的）零錢

Do you have change for a 20-dollar bill?你能換開20美元的鈔票嗎？

A2 [ U ] the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave找頭，找給的零錢

I think you've given me the wrong change.我想你找錯我錢了。

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Here's your change, darling.

She delved into her pocket to find some change.

He fumbled in his pockets for some change.

He carefully pocketed his change.

"Have you got any change?" "Sorry, I've only got a five-pound note.

change noun CLOTHES

[ C ] the action of putting on different clothes更衣，換衣服

She did a quick change before going on TV.上電視前，她迅速換了套衣服。
a change of clothes

A2 a set of clothes as well as the ones that you are wearing換洗的衣服

You'll need a change of clothes if you're staying overnight.你要是在外面過夜，就需要帶一套換洗的衣服。

change noun TRANSPORT

[ C ] the action of getting off a train, bus, etc. and catching another in order to continue a journey換乘（火車、公共汽車等）

I hate journeys where you've got a lot of changes.我討厭頻頻換車的旅程。

Idiom(s)

the change (of life)
a change is as good as a rest
change of heart
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change

noun¹

 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；政權更叠；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。
change

noun²

 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。
change

noun³

 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。
change

verb

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 天氣的變化make changes to sth 改變某事change ♦︎ shift ♦︎ variation ♦︎ swing ♦︎ fluctuation ♦︎ variability ♦︎ alternationThese are all words for the act of becoming different, especially frequently. 這些詞均表示改變、變化，尤指多變。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 改變；變化；變更◆We're hoping for a change in the weather.我們希望天氣有所變化。◆There was no change in the patient's condition overnight.病人的病情整夜未變。◆She is someone who hates change.她是厭惡改變的人。◆How far does war bring about social change?戰爭帶來的社會變動有多大？ⓘ 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. 用作單數形式的a change指令人感興趣或可喜的變化、變更◆Let's stay in tonight for a change.咱們今晚換換口味，就待在家裏吧。◆It makes a change to read some good news for once.破例讀到點好消息，真讓人高興。 ■ shift [countable] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) a change in position or direction （位置或方向的）改變，轉變◆These results mark a dramatic shift in public opinion.這些結果表明公衆輿論發生了急劇變化。◆There was a gradual shift in the population away from the countryside to the towns.人口逐漸從農村向城鎮轉移。◆I detected a subtle shift towards our point of view.我察覺到轉向我方觀點的微妙變化。◆These climate shifts occurred over less than a decade.發生這些氣候變化不超過十年。■ variation [countable, uncountable] frequent change in the amount, quality or level of sth （數量、質量或水平上頻繁的）變化，變更，變動◆The dial records very slight variations in pressure.這個刻度盤能顯示很微小的壓力變化。◆Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation.貨幣匯率總在波動。◆We need to take seasonal variation into account (= depending on the time of year).我們需要考慮季節性波動。   see also variation ⇨ difference ■ swing [countable] a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which sth changes （觀點或情況的）改變；改變的程度◆He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad).他的情緒容易大起大落。◆Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour.投票顯示10%的人轉而支持工黨。◆There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power.有迹象表明人們轉而支持核能。ⓘ 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、社會和文化方面的變化，“情緒變化”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、數量、水平或質量上頻繁劇烈的）波動◆The situation led to wild fluctuations in interest rates.這種情況導致了利率的大幅波動。◆Recent ice-cap surveys reveal climatic fluctuation.近期對冰冠進行的考察揭示了氣候的波動。■ variability ˌveəriəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌveriəˈbɪləti, ˌværiəˈbɪləti [uncountable] (written) the fact of sth being likely to vary 可變性；易變性；反複不定◆The changes were attributed to natural climatic variability.這些變更是自然氣候多變造成的。◆There is always a degree of variability in the exchange rate.匯率總是有一定幅度的變化。   see also variable ⇨ variable ■ alternation ˌɔːltəˈneɪʃn; NAmE ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) a repeated change between different situations, feelings, types of behaviour or ideas （情況、情緒、行爲或想法上重複性的）改變，變化◆the alternation of day and night晝夜交替◆Such rapid alternations of mood are a feature of her writing.如此快速的情緒變化是她文字作品的一個特征。ⓘ Alternations involve changing from one situation to another, and then back to the first situation again. * alternation指周而複始的變化。change2

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 a change in the weather 天氣的變化make changes to sth 改變某事change ♦︎ amendment ♦︎ transition ♦︎ adjustment ♦︎ conversion ♦︎ modification ♦︎ switch ♦︎ alteration ♦︎ revision ♦︎ adaptationThese are all words for the act or result of making sth different. 這些詞均表示改變、調整、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 改變；變化；變更◆I made a couple of minor changes to the opening paragraph.我對起始段作了幾處小改動。◆He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.接近拐彎處時，他快速換擋。◆He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.他號召改變蘇格蘭政治的氛圍。◆Train times are subject to change without notice.列車時刻表可能會變更而不另行通知。  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）改動，修正案，修訂◆A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.對此項法規進行了一項重大修訂。◆Parliament passed the bill without further amendment.議會未作進一步修改便通過了議案。   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 過渡；轉變；變遷◆The company was slow to make the transition from paper to computer.這家公司從紙本到電腦的轉變緩慢。◆He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.在向民主政權過渡的時期，他仍將是國家首腦。◆This class is useful for students who are in transition (= in the process of changing) from one training programme to another.對轉換培訓項目的學生來說，這一課程很有用。◆We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.我們需要確保新舊制度的平穩過渡。▸ transitional

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◆a transitional period過渡時期◆a transitional government過渡政府■ 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 調節；（行爲或思想的）調整，適應◆I've made a few adjustments to the design.我對設計作了幾處調整。◆Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.可能需要調整一下鏡頭。◆She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.婚姻破裂後，她熬過了一段感情調整期。ⓘ Adjustment is usually used to talk about small changes made to objects, rather than documents. * adjustment常指對物品，而非文件作的小調整、小變化。   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、用途或系統上的）轉變，轉換，轉化◆Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.他們的主要業務是將農場建築物改建爲家庭住宅。◆Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.轉成燃氣中央供暖系統可以省不少錢。◆The firm specializes in house conversions (= turning large houses into several smaller flats or apartments).這家公司專營房屋改建。  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；改進；改變◆Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.需要對現有系統進行相當大的改進。◆It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design.也許有必要對這個設計稍作幾處修改。   see also modify ⇨ adjust ■ switch [countable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete （尤指突然徹底的）改變，轉變◆She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.第一個孩子出生後，她就從全職改爲兼職工作了。◆He has vehemently opposed the policy switch.他強烈反對改變政策。   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 改變；變化；改動◆They are making some major alterations to the house.他們在對這棟房子作一些大改動。◆The dress will not need much alteration.這條連衣裙不需要大改。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常指對設計方案或設備所作的小調整。modification所指的改變含義更廣，但常指對系統或車輛所作的大改變。alteration常指對建築物，尤其是住宅所作的改變。■ 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；檢查；（一項或一輪）修訂◆The system is in need of revision.系統需要更新。◆He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out.把報告打印出來之前，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通常指修訂錯誤，或進行更新。   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 適應◆We've been studying the adaptation of species to hot conditions.我們一直在研究物種對炎熱環境的適應問題。change1

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 change your habits 改變習慣changing attitudes towards education 不斷變化的對教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.  ➡ See also the entry for adjust 另見adjust條change ♦︎ alter ♦︎ adapt ♦︎ shift ♦︎ tailor ♦︎ varyThese words all mean to make sb/sth different. 這些詞均表示改變。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 改變；使變化◆Information technology has changed the way people work.信息技術改變了人的工作方式。◆This incident changed the whole course of events.這件事改變了整個事態的發展。◆What made you change your mind (= change your opinion)?什麽使你改變了想法？◆The fruit changes colour as it ripens.這種水果成熟時會變色。◆Don't keep changing the subject.不要總是改變話題。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [transitive] to make sb/sth different 改變；更改；改動◆This development will alter the character of the town.這項開發將改變城區的風貌。◆Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame.錯在我們，這是無法改變的事實。NOTE 辨析 Change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 這兩個詞有時可通用◆Fame hasn't really changed / altered him.名聲並沒有使他有絲毫改變。However, change often suggests a complete change, whereas alter can suggest a smaller change. 不過，change常指徹底的改變，而alter可指小的改變◆This law needs to be altered (= changed slightly in order to improve it).這項法律需要修改。◆This law needs to be changed (= changed completely or got rid of).這項法律需要更改。 Alter is often used when sth does not change * alter常用否定陳述◆It doesn't alter the way I feel.這改變不了我的感覺。or to talk about making changes to particular aspects of sth. 或指改變事物的某些方面◆They can alter the programme until success is achieved.他們可以改變程序直至成功爲止。 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可用於以上所有情況，且其使用範圍更廣，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 使適應，使適合（新用途或新情況）◆Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.這些工具多數已經過特别改裝，供殘疾人使用。◆These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.這些樣式可以修改，以適應個人不同喜好。   see also modify ⇨ adjust , adaptable ⇨ flexible 1 ■ shift [transitive] to change the way that people think about sth 改變（觀點）◆They are trying to shift public attitudes about the nature of old age.他們試圖改變公衆對老齡本質的看法。◆We need to shift the focus of this debate.我們需要轉換一下辯論焦點。ⓘ Typical collocates of shift are attitudes, opinions, balance, emphasis, focus and perspective. * shift的常見搭配詞有attitudes、opinions、balance、emphasis、focus和perspective。■ tailor ˈteɪlə(r) [transitive] to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose or person 專門制作；訂做◆Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups.爲滿足特定群體的需要，特制了專門的課程。◆Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements.爲滿足個别需要，大多數旅行社都願意作出專門的旅遊安排。■ vary [transitive] to make changes to sth to make it slightly different （略爲）變更，改變◆The job enables me to vary the hours I work.這項工作使我能夠調整工作時間。◆The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week.健美操教練每周都改變動作套路。ⓘ Vary is used especially to talk about making slight changes to a routine of sth that you do regularly. * vary尤與routine連用，指對定期做的事情進行小的改變。change2

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 change your habits 改變習慣changing attitudes towards education 不斷變化的對教育的看法replacechange your doctorturn2Caterpillars change into butterflies.change ♦︎ vary ♦︎ shift ♦︎ fluctuate ♦︎ swing ♦︎ alter ♦︎ alternateThese words all mean to become different. 這些詞均表示發生改變、起變化。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 改變；變化◆Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.裏克一點兒沒變，他和上學時一模一樣。◆We examined changing attitudes towards education.我們研究了對於教育不斷變化的看法。◆The language is changing all the time.語言總是在變化。◆Leeds changed from a small market town into a busy city.利茲從一個小集鎮變成了熱鬧的城市。◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中獎後生活徹底改變了。■ vary [intransitive] to change frequently or be different according to the situation （根據情況）變化，變更，改變◆The menu varies with the season.菜單随季節而變動。◆Prices vary according to the type of room you require.價格随要求的房間類型而有所變化。◆Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.班級的數目從25到30不等。◆Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person.每個人的脈搏快慢略有不同。◆'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.'“你幾點鐘開始工作？” “沒準兒。”■ shift [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) (of a situation or opinion) to change from one state or position to another （情況或觀點）改變，轉向◆The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers.力量從工人一方轉向僱主一方去了。◆Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years.50年來，公衆對婚姻的態度已經改變。■ fluctuate ˈflʌktʃueɪt [intransitive] (rather formal or written) to change frequently in size, amount, level or quality, especially from one extreme to another （大小、數量、水平或質量大幅）波動；（在⋯之間）起伏不定◆During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $30 and $50 a barrel.在危機時期，石油價格在每桶30到50美元之間波動。◆Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.溫差可達10度之大。◆My weight fluctuated wildly depending on how much I ate.我的體重會因我吃多少東西而大幅變化。■ swing (swung, swung) [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to change from one opinion, mood or situation to another, especially from one extreme to another （觀點、情緒或情況）改變，劇變◆The state has swung from Republican to Democrat.這個州從支持共和黨轉向支持民主黨。◆His emotions swung between fear and curiosity.他時而害怕，時而好奇。◆The game could swing either way (= either side could win it).這場比賽勝負未蔔。■ alter ˈɔːltə(r) [intransitive] to become different 改變；變化◆Property prices did not significantly alter during 2007.2007年，房産價格沒有大的變化。◆He had not altered greatly in the last ten years.在過去的十年間，他變化不大。NOTE 辨析 change or alter?Sometimes you can use either word. 這兩個詞有時可通用◆Rick hasn't changed / altered much.裏克沒怎麽改變。However, change is much more frequent and has a much wider range than alter: it often suggests a complete change to sth important. 不過，change比alter使用更頻繁也更廣泛，常指重要事物發生徹底的改變◆Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.她彩票中獎後生活徹底改變了。◆Her life altered completely. It can also be used to talk about things that are in the process of changing. * change還可用於談論變化中的事物◆changing attitudes to education對於教育不斷變化的看法◆altering attitudes to education Alter is often used when sth has changed only slightly or not at all. * alter常在事物發生微小的改變或根本沒變時使用◆The party's policies have hardly altered, but public opinion has.該黨的政策幾乎沒變，但是公衆輿論變了。 ■ alternate ˈɔːltəneɪt; NAmE ˈɔːltərneɪt [intransitive] (always followed by between 總是後接between) to keep changing from one thing to another and back again 交替；變換◆Her mood alternated between happiness and despair.她一會兒高興，一會兒絕望。
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