modification
gb/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anh
~ 5500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B2
action
1
small change or adjustment
the action of changing something a little, usually to make it better or more suitable
Mẫu sử dụng:
a modification to [something]; make a modification to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes say *"do a modification"* instead of *"make a modification"*. Also, they may confuse *modification* with *modernization*; *modification* is any change, not only making something modern.
Từ đồng nghĩa
alteration (Very close in meaning; often used in similar formal or written contexts.)
|
adjustment (Suggests a small, practical change to improve how something works.)
|
change (More general; does not suggest the change is small.)
Từ trái nghĩa
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something as it is, without changes.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
make a modification
|minor modification
|design modification
|software modification
|modification to the contract
|subject to modification
Chủ đề
business
|technology
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ví dụ
- Any modification to the contract must be approved in writing.
- The software is still under modification to fix several bugs.
- After some minor modification, the plan was finally accepted by the board.
- The city has proposed a modification of the parking rules near schools.
- The team requested a last-minute modification to the schedule.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We need a small modification to the plan.
- He made a modification to the car to save fuel.
- This rule is open to modification if it does not work well.
- The company is considering modification of its working hours.
- The teacher suggested modification of my essay title.
Danh từ
B2
entity
2
changed version of something
a form of something that is a little different from the original form
Mẫu sử dụng:
a modification of [something]; a [adjective] modification of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not see the difference between the action (*modification*) and the result (*a modification* as a product). In this sense, *modification* refers to the new version, not the process.
Từ đồng nghĩa
variant (Focuses on a version that is different but related to the original.)
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adaptation (Often implies a version changed to fit new conditions or uses.)
Từ trái nghĩa
original (Refers to the first, unchanged form that later modifications are based on.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a slight modification
|a major modification
|a modified version
|a newer modification of the model
|this modification of the recipe
Chủ đề
daily life
|science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- This modification of the drug has fewer side effects.
- The dessert is a clever modification of a traditional French recipe.
- Engineers tested several modifications of the device before choosing the final design.
- Her latest work is a digital modification of an old painting.
- The latest modification of the phone includes a better camera.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This cake is a modification of my mother's recipe.
- The new chair is a modification of an old design.
- We tried a different modification of the plan.
- This game is a simple modification of the classic version.
- Scientists used a safer modification of the chemical.
Danh từ
technical
C1
action
3
change to an organism’s genes
a change in the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing, often made by scientists
Mẫu sử dụng:
genetic modification of [organism]; modification of [DNA/gene]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse *genetic modification* with general *change* or with *evolution*. *Genetic modification* usually refers to specific changes in genes, often made by humans in a lab or through breeding.
Từ đồng nghĩa
genetic engineering (Commonly used in public discussion; often refers specifically to deliberate scientific changes in genes.)
Từ trái nghĩa
natural development (Highlights growth or change in organisms without direct human genetic intervention.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
genetic modification
|DNA modification
|epigenetic modification
|genetic modification of crops
|concerns about genetic modification
Chủ đề
science
|medicine
|environment
|technology
Ví dụ
- The government is reviewing regulations on genetic modification of food crops.
- Researchers studied how a single DNA modification affected the spread of the virus.
- Public opinion on genetic modification remains deeply divided.
- The company specializes in the modification of yeast strains for industrial use.
- Some people worry that genetic modification may harm biodiversity.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Genetic modification can make plants grow faster.
- Many people are unsure if food with genetic modification is safe.
- Scientists used modification of the gene to treat the disease in mice.
- The news reported on a new type of genetic modification.
- Some countries have strict laws about genetic modification of animals.
Danh từ
technical
C1
relation
4
grammatical limiting or describing
in grammar, when one word gives more information about another word
Mẫu sử dụng:
adjectival modification of [noun]; adverbial modification of [verb/adjective]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may mix up the terms *modifier* (the word that changes another word) and *modification* (the effect or relationship). *Big* is a modifier; the way *big* changes *house* is modification.
Từ đồng nghĩa
qualification (In grammar, used in a similar technical sense for limiting or specifying meaning.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unmodified (Describes a word used without any other words changing or limiting its meaning.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
adjectival modification
|adverbial modification
|nominal modification
|modification of the noun
|degree modification
Chủ đề
language
|education
|communication
Ví dụ
- In this sentence, *very* is an example of adverbial modification of the adjective *happy*.
- The chapter explains how adjectival modification can change the meaning of a noun phrase.
- Linguists often study patterns of modification in complex noun phrases.
- The grammar test included questions about the modification of verbs by adverbs.
- This construction shows multiple layers of nominal modification.
Ví dụ cho người học
- In the phrase *a red car*, *red* is modification of the noun *car*.
- Adverbs like *quickly* show modification of verbs.
- The teacher drew a tree to show modification in the sentence.
- We looked at examples of modification of nouns by adjectives.
- Good writers use careful modification to give clear meaning.
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modification
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
modi - fic - a - tion (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: modification
- Plural: modification, modifications
Họ từ
Forms
modifications
noun
Core family
modify
verb B1
Related words
modifier
noun
modifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmodified
adjective
unmodifiable
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
dietary modification
1/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
change in eating habits
a change in what a person eats or how they eat
Ví dụ
- The doctor recommended dietary modification to lower his blood pressure.
- Weight loss usually requires both exercise and dietary modification.
genetic modification
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
changing an organism’s genes
changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing
Ví dụ
- The debate on genetic modification of crops continues around the world.
- Some people refuse to eat food that involves genetic modification.
in need of modification
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
needing to be changed
needing some changes to be better or correct
Ví dụ
- The proposal is clearly in need of modification.
- Their policy is in need of modification to reflect recent events.
make a modification
1/mˈeɪk ə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
carry out a small change
to change something a little
Ví dụ
- We may need to make a modification to the plan after we see the results.
- The engineer made a modification to reduce the noise from the machine.
subject to modification
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
may be changed in future
can be changed later if necessary
Ví dụ
- These terms and conditions are subject to modification without notice.
- The schedule is subject to modification depending on the weather.
with slight modifications
1/wˈɪθ slˈaɪt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
with a few small changes
after making a few small changes
Ví dụ
- This method can be used in other classes with slight modifications.
- With slight modifications, the dress will fit you perfectly.
without modification
1/wɪðˈaʊt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
exactly as it is
with no changes; in the original form
Ví dụ
- The software must be used without modification.
- We printed the text without modification from the original file.