transform
gb/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/ us/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2900
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb
B1
action
1
Change form or appearance completely
To make something look or be very different.
Bruksmønster:
to transform [something] into [something else]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'transform' with 'transfer'; 'transform' means to change form or nature, not to move something from one place to another.
Synonymer
convert (Often used for changing something into a different state or form, sometimes less dramatic than 'transform'.)
|
revolutionize (Implies a very radical and groundbreaking transformation.)
Antonymer
preserve (Means to keep something in its original state rather than changing it.)
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maintain (Emphasizes keeping things the same rather than altering them.)
Ordkombinasjoner
transform into
|transform completely
|transform dramatically
|transform society
|transform business
Temaer
change
|appearance
|development
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The new CEO transformed the company into a market leader.
- Exercise has transformed her health and energy levels.
- The old factory was transformed into a museum.
- Digital technology has transformed how we communicate.
- The artist transformed scrap metal into a beautiful sculpture.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The rain transformed the dry land into green fields.
- She transformed her room with new paint.
- The teacher transformed the lesson into a fun game.
- The city transformed the park with new flowers.
Verb
technical
B2
action
2
Convert data or coordinates
To change numbers, shapes, or data into another form using special rules.
Bruksmønster:
to transform [data/coordinates] into [new form]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday meaning of 'transform' and not realize it follows strict mathematical rules.
Synonymer
convert (General term for changing from one form to another, also used in technical contexts.)
|
map (In mathematics, refers specifically to relating one set of values to another.)
Antonymer
retain (Means to keep in the same form without alteration.)
Ordkombinasjoner
transform coordinates
|transform data
|transform function
Temaer
science
|mathematics
|technology
Eksempler
- The program transforms the image data into a compressed format.
- This formula transforms Cartesian coordinates into polar coordinates.
- Fourier transforms are used in signal processing.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The computer transforms the text into code.
- We can transform the shape by turning it.
- The tool transforms numbers into a graph.
Verb
B1
action
3
Undergo a major change oneself
To become very different in how you look or are.
Bruksmønster:
[someone/something] transforms into [new state]
Synonymer
evolve (Suggests gradual development rather than sudden change.)
Antonymer
remain the same (Means not undergoing any significant change.)
Ordkombinasjoner
transform oneself
|transform completely
|transform over time
Temaer
personal development
|change
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Over the years, he has transformed into a confident public speaker.
- The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
- Her style transformed after she moved to the city.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The shy boy transformed into a strong leader.
- The small town transformed into a big city.
- The ice transforms into water when it gets warm.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
transform
IPA
GB/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
US/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
Stavelser og trykk
trans - form (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (trans)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: transform
- 3rd Person Singular: transforms
- Present Participle: transforming
- Past: transformed
Ordfamilie
Forms
transforms
verb
transforming
verb
transformed
verb
Core family
transformation
noun B2
transformative
adjective
Related words
transformer
noun B2
transformable
adjective
Uttrykk
transform into
1/tɹˈænsfɔɹm ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
Change completely into something else
To become or make something become something else completely.
Eksempler
- The old mill was transformed into a luxury hotel.
- The story transforms into a thrilling adventure halfway through.
transform one's life
1/tɹænsfˈɔɹm wˈʌnz lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Make big positive life changes
To make your life much better or very different by changing what you do or how you live.
Eksempler
- Traveling abroad transformed her life in many ways.
- That book transformed my life and career.