alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
英语
~ 3500
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
用法模式：
an alteration to [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
近义词
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
反义词
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
搭配
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
主题
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
名词
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
用法模式：
an alteration on [a garment]
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
近义词
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
搭配
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
主题
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
名词
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
近义词
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
搭配
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
主题
science
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
语法
词典原形
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
al - ter - a - tion （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
词族
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
相关表达
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.