alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
英语
~ 2200
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
Change something in some way
To make something different in some way.
用法模式：
to alter [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
近义词
change (A more general term; 'alter' often suggests a more specific or limited change.)
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modify (Often used in technical or formal contexts, similar in meaning to 'alter'.)
反义词
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
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maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
搭配
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
主题
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
动词
A2
action
2
Make clothes fit better
To change clothes so they fit better.
用法模式：
to alter [a piece of clothing]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
近义词
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
反义词
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
搭配
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
主题
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I will alter my pants.
- She alters the dress for me.
- They alter his coat.
动词
technical
B2
action
3
Change genetic makeup
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
用法模式：
to alter [an organism/its genes]
近义词
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
反义词
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
搭配
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
主题
science
|biology
|health
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
- They alter animals for research.
- We can alter food plants.
语法
词典原形
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
音节与重音
al - ter （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
词族
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
相关表达
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
例句
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.