alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
Angol
~ 2200
módosít, változtat, átalakít, méretre igazít, genetikailag módosít, génmódosít
IGE
B1
1
Használati minta:
to alter [something]
They had to alter the design after the client’s feedback.
Az ügyfél visszajelzése alapján módosítaniuk kellett a tervet.
I decided to alter my travel plans because of the storm.
A vihar miatt úgy döntöttem, módosítom az utazási terveimet.
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.
Példák tanulóknak
I will alter my plan.
Módosítani fogom a tervemet.
The shop can alter my shirt.
Az üzletben át tudják alakítani az ingemet.
We alter the room for the party.
She alters her hair color.
They alter the game rules.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
Jelentés
Change something in some way
Szókapcsolatok
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
Szinonimák
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'.)
Antonimák
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
|
maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
Témák
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To make something different in some way.
To change or modify something, usually in a small but significant way.
IGE
A2
2
átalakít
B1
Használati minta:
to alter [a piece of clothing]
The seamstress will alter your jacket to make it tighter.
A varrónő szűkebbre fogja igazítani a zakódat.
I need to alter these pants because they are too long.
Fel kell hajtanom ezt a nadrágot, mert túl hosszú.
They altered the wedding dress for the bride.
Példák tanulóknak
I will alter my pants.
Át fogom alakítani a nadrágomat.
She alters the dress for me.
Méretre igazítja nekem a ruhát.
They alter his coat.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
Jelentés
Make clothes fit better
Szókapcsolatok
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
Szinonimák
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
Antonimák
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
Témák
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definíció
To change clothes so they fit better.
To change the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better.
IGE
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Használati minta:
to alter [an organism/its genes]
Scientists can alter crops to resist pests.
A tudósok képesek úgy genetikailag módosítani a haszonnövényeket, hogy ellenállóak legyenek a kártevőkkel szemben.
The lab altered the bacteria for research purposes.
A laboratórium kutatási célból genetikailag módosította a baktériumokat.
They are studying how to alter genes to cure diseases.
Példák tanulóknak
Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
A tudósok genetikailag módosítják a növényeket, hogy gyorsabban nőjenek.
They alter animals for research.
Kutatási célból genetikailag módosítják az állatokat.
We can alter food plants.
Jelentés
Change genetic makeup
Szókapcsolatok
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
Szinonimák
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
Antonimák
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
Témák
science
|biology
|health
Definíció
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
To change the genes or characteristics of a living organism, often using scientific methods.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
al - ter (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Szóalakok
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
Szócsalád
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
Kifejezések
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
Példák
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.