alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
Anh
~ 2200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B1
action
1
Change something in some way
To make something different in some way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to alter [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
|
maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
Chủ đề
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Động từ
A2
action
2
Make clothes fit better
To change clothes so they fit better.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to alter [a piece of clothing]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
Từ đồng nghĩa
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
Từ trái nghĩa
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
Chủ đề
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I will alter my pants.
- She alters the dress for me.
- They alter his coat.
Động từ
technical
B2
action
3
Change genetic makeup
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to alter [an organism/its genes]
Từ đồng nghĩa
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
Từ trái nghĩa
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
Chủ đề
science
|biology
|health
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
- They alter animals for research.
- We can alter food plants.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
al - ter (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
Họ từ
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
Ví dụ
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.