alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 3500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Модель употребления:
an alteration to [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Синонимы
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Антонимы
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Коллокации
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Темы
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Существительное
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Модель употребления:
an alteration on [a garment]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Синонимы
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Коллокации
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Темы
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Существительное
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Синонимы
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Коллокации
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Темы
science
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
al - ter - a - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Родственные слова
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Выражения
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.