reformer
gb/ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/ us/ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
B2
Anglais
~ 10000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
entity
1
person who works for improvements
A person who tries to make important changes in a system, law, or society to make it better.
Schéma d’usage :
a reformer of [a system/practice]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "reformer" with "former" (meaning "previous") because they look similar. "Reformer" always relates to "reform" (change and improvement). Some also think "reformer" can mean the action of changing something; the action is "reform," while the person is a "reformer."
Synonymes
activist (Often emphasizes public protest or direct action, not always focused on changing formal systems.)
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campaigner (Stresses organized efforts over time, especially in politics or social issues.)
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reformist (Very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and often used as an adjective.)
Antonymes
conservative (In this context, someone who wants to keep existing systems and resists major change.)
Collocations
social reformer
|political reformer
|education reformer
|religious reformer
|great reformer
|progressive reformer
Thèmes
politics
|society
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The young reformer spent years lobbying for changes to the prison system.
- Many early feminist reformers fought for women’s right to vote and own property.
- As an education reformer, she pushed for smaller class sizes and better teacher training.
- Religious reformers challenged the power of the church in the sixteenth century.
- He is seen as a major political reformer in the country’s recent history.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The social reformer worked hard to change unfair laws.
- Many reformers want better schools for all children.
- A famous reformer in history helped end child labor.
- She became a reformer after seeing problems in the health system.
Nom
B2
entity
2
Pilates exercise machine
A special Pilates machine with a moving bed and springs that people use to do many kinds of exercises.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] does Pilates on a reformer
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often think "reformer" only means a person. In fitness contexts, especially with the word "Pilates," it usually means this machine. Do not capitalize it unless it starts a sentence.
Synonymes
Pilates machine (A more general, less precise term; can refer to different types of Pilates equipment, not only the reformer.)
Antonymes
mat (In Pilates, many exercises are done on a simple floor mat instead of a machine like a reformer.)
Collocations
Pilates reformer
|reformer class
|reformer workout
|reformer exercises
Thèmes
health
|sports
|daily_life
Exemples
- She booked a small-group class on the reformer at her local Pilates studio.
- The trainer adjusted the springs on the reformer to make the exercise harder.
- Reformer Pilates can improve core strength and flexibility at the same time.
- He invested in a home reformer so he could continue his Pilates practice outside the studio.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I do Pilates on a reformer twice a week.
- The teacher showed us how to use the reformer safely.
- This studio has ten reformers for group classes.
- My friend prefers the reformer, but I like mat Pilates.
Nom
technical
C1
entity
3
industrial chemical processing unit
A large machine in a factory that changes oil or gas into other useful chemical products by using heat and special materials called catalysts.
Schéma d’usage :
a [type] reformer for [feedstock]
Erreur fréquente :
Because this meaning is highly technical, learners may incorrectly assume it is the same as the general noun "reactor" or a simple "burner." A reformer specifically changes the chemical structure of fuels to create new products, not just to produce heat.
Synonymes
reactor (A broader technical term for any vessel where chemical reactions occur; not all reactors are reformers.)
Antonymes
burner (A burner mainly burns fuel for heat and destroys its chemical structure, while a reformer is designed to convert fuel into new chemical products.)
Collocations
steam reformer
|catalytic reformer
|hydrocarbon reformer
|fuel-cell reformer
Thèmes
science
|engineering
|energy
|technology
|work
Exemples
- The refinery installed a new catalytic reformer to increase gasoline octane and production efficiency.
- Hydrogen for the fuel cell is produced by a compact methane reformer on board the vehicle.
- Operating conditions in the steam reformer must be carefully controlled to avoid damaging the catalyst.
- Engineers are developing small-scale reformers that can run on biofuels for distributed power systems.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The factory uses a reformer to change gas into other products.
- In this process, the reformer makes hydrogen for the fuel cell.
- A steam reformer works at very high temperatures.
- The engineer checks the reformer every day to make sure it is safe.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
reformer
API
GB/ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
US/ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - former (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (former)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: reformer
- Plural: reformers
Famille de mots
Forms
reformers
noun
Core family
reform
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreformed
adjective
Advanced or less common
reformism
noun
Expressions
education reformer
1/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
fixed phrase
person changing education system
A person who tries to change schools, teaching, or education rules so that students learn better.
Exemples
- An influential education reformer promoted child-centered learning in the early twentieth century.
- Modern education reformers often argue for more support for teachers.
- The conference brought together education reformers from around the world.
Pilates reformer
1/pɪlˈɑtˌis ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
fixed phrase
specific Pilates exercise machine
A Pilates machine with a moving bed and springs that people lie, sit, or stand on to do exercises.
Exemples
- I prefer working on the Pilates reformer because it supports my back.
- The studio offers both mat classes and Pilates reformer sessions.
- She bought a used Pilates reformer for her home gym.
political reformer
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
fixed phrase
person changing political system
A person who tries to change a country’s politics or laws to make the government better or fairer.
Exemples
- The political reformer called for transparent elections and stronger anti-corruption laws.
- Many political reformers have been jailed for criticizing the ruling party.
- History books often highlight political reformers who modernized their countries.
social reformer
1/sˈoʊʃəl ɹɪfˈɔɹmɚ/
fixed phrase
person changing society for better
A person who tries to change society, laws, or customs to make life fairer or better for people.
Exemples
- As a social reformer, he focused on housing rights for the poor.
- Many famous social reformers fought to end child labor.
- The museum has a special section about the work of nineteenth-century social reformers.