alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английски
~ 3500
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Модел на употреба:
an alteration to [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Синоними
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Антоними
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Колокации
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Теми
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The tailor made an alteration to the dress so it would fit better.
- We need to make some alterations to the plan before presenting it.
- The building underwent several alterations during its renovation.
- Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.
Примери за учащи
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Съществително
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Модел на употреба:
an alteration on [a garment]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Синоними
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Колокации
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Теми
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Примери
- I took my suit for alterations before the wedding.
- The shop offers free alterations on all purchases.
- She had a quick alteration done to shorten the sleeves.
Примери за учащи
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Съществително
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Синоними
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Колокации
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Теми
science
Примери
- Scientists studied the genetic alterations caused by the experiment.
- The mineral showed alterations after exposure to heat.
- Alterations in the ecosystem can affect many species.
Примери за учащи
- The scientist saw an alteration in the plant's DNA.
- Heat made an alteration in the rock.
- An alteration in the cells can cause disease.
Граматика
Речникова форма
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
al - ter - a - tion (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Семейство думи
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Изрази
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Примери
- Take your suit to the alterations department for fitting.
- The alterations department is on the second floor.
make an alteration
1/mˈeɪk ən ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
To change something slightly
To change something a little bit.
Примери
- We had to make an alteration to the design after the client’s feedback.
- She made a quick alteration to her speech before going on stage.