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انگلیسی

alter

gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 2200
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
فعل B1 action
1

Change something in some way

To make something different in some way.

الگوی کاربرد: to alter [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
هم‌معنی‌ها
change (A more general term; 'alter' often suggests a more specific or limited change.) | modify (Often used in technical or formal contexts, similar in meaning to 'alter'.)
متضادها
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.) | maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
alter plans |alter appearance |alter behavior |alter clothing |alter schedule
موضوع‌ها
daily life |work |design |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • They had to alter the design after the client’s feedback.
  • I decided to alter my travel plans because of the storm.
  • The tailor will alter the dress to fit you better.
  • We need to alter our approach to solve this problem.
  • He altered the recipe by adding more spices.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I will alter my plan.
  • The shop can alter my shirt.
  • We alter the room for the party.
  • She alters her hair color.
  • They alter the game rules.
فعل A2 action
2

Make clothes fit better

To change clothes so they fit better.

الگوی کاربرد: to alter [a piece of clothing]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
هم‌معنی‌ها
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
متضادها
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
alter a dress |alter trousers |alter a suit
موضوع‌ها
fashion |daily life |clothing |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • The seamstress will alter your jacket to make it tighter.
  • I need to alter these pants because they are too long.
  • They altered the wedding dress for the bride.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I will alter my pants.
  • She alters the dress for me.
  • They alter his coat.
فعل technical B2 action
3

Change genetic makeup

To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.

الگوی کاربرد: to alter [an organism/its genes]
هم‌معنی‌ها
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
متضادها
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
genetically alter |alter DNA |alter species
موضوع‌ها
science |biology |health
نمونه‌ها
  • Scientists can alter crops to resist pests.
  • The lab altered the bacteria for research purposes.
  • They are studying how to alter genes to cure diseases.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
  • They alter animals for research.
  • We can alter food plants.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
هجاها و تکیه
al - ter (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
صورت‌های واژه
Verb
  • Base: alter
  • 3rd Person Singular: alters
  • Present Participle: altering
  • Past: altered
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
alters verb altering verb altered verb
Core family
alteration noun B1
Related words
alterable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered adjective unalterable adjective
عبارت‌ها

alter ego

1
/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase

Second identity or personality

A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.

نمونه‌ها
  • In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
  • He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.
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