change 的英语意思
changechange1 /tʃeɪndʒ/ verb 
查看全部语言翻译1become different/make something different [intransitive, transitive] to become different, or to make something become different变得不同；使某物变得不同: 
Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her.自从我上次见到苏珊，她变化了很多。 Changing your eating habits is the best way to lose weight.改变饮食习惯是减肥的最佳方式。 The leaves on trees change colour in the autumn.树上的叶子在秋天变色。change (from something) to something He changed from being a nice lad to being rude and unhelpful.他从一个好小伙子变成了粗鲁且不友善的人。change into The hissing sound gradually changed into a low hum.嘶嘶声逐渐变成了低沉的嗡嗡声。change somebody/something into something A witch had changed him into a mouse.一个女巫把他变成了一只老鼠。change something to something Mueller changed his name to Miller when he became a U.S. citizen.Mueller 在成为美国公民时将自己的名字改为 Miller。2start doing/using something different [intransitive, transitive] to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else instead停止做或使用某事物，转而开始做或使用另一事物 SYN switch: She changed jobs in May.她五月份换了工作。change (from something) to something The company has recently changed to a more powerful computer system.该公司最近换用了性能更强的计算机系统。 The ship changed course and headed south.船改变了航向，朝南驶去。 The company has had to change direction because of developments in technology.由于技术的发展，该公司不得不改变方向。 Piper awkwardly tried to change the subject (=talk about something else).派珀笨拙地试图转移话题（=谈论其他事情）。3replace something [transitive] to put or use something new or different in place of something else, especially because it is old, damaged, or broken用新的或不同的东西替代另一样东西，尤指因其陈旧、损坏或破损: Three boys were changing a tyre by the side of the road.三个男孩正在路边换轮胎。 When I lost my keys, we had to change all the locks.我丢失钥匙后，我们不得不更换所有的锁。change something (from something) to something The time of the meeting has been changed from 11:00 to 10:30.会议时间已从11:00改为10:30。 How often do you change cars (=buy a new car and sell the old one)?你多久换一次车（=买新车并卖掉旧车）？4change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something改变你对某事的决定、计划或看法: Her father tried to get her to change her mind.她父亲试图说服她改变主意。change about If you change your mind about the job, just give me a call.如果你改变了对这份工作的想法，给我打个电话就行。5change sides to leave one party, group etc and join an opposing party, group etc离开一个政党、团体等，加入对立的政党、团体等: It’s quite rare for politicians to change sides.政客改变立场是相当罕见的。6clothes a)[intransitive, transitive] to take off your clothes and put on different ones脱下衣服换上其他衣服: Francis came in while Jay was changing.Francis 进来时，Jay 正在换衣服。 Change your dress – that one looks dirty.换件裙子吧——那件看起来很脏。change into/out of Sara changed into her swimsuit and ran out for a quick swim.萨拉换上泳衣，跑出去游了一会儿泳。 You’d better go and get changed.你最好去换件衣服。 b)[transitive] to put a clean nappy on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child给婴儿换上干净的尿布，或给婴儿或幼儿换上干净的衣物: I bathed him and changed his diaper.我给他洗了澡，换了尿布。 Can you change the baby?你能给宝宝换尿布吗？7bed [transitive] to take the dirty sheets off a bed and put on clean ones取下床上的脏床单并换上干净的8exchange goods [transitive] British English a)to take back to a shop something that you have bought and get something different instead, especially because there is something wrong with it将所购商品退回商店换取其他商品，尤指因商品存在问题 SYN exchange American Englishchange something for something I bought these gloves for my daughter, but they’re too large. Can I change them for a smaller size?我给女儿买了这副手套，但太大了。我能换一个小一号的吗？ b)to give a customer something different instead of what they have bought, especially because there is something wrong with it给顾客换用不同的商品，以替代其所购买的商品，尤指因商品存在问题 SYN exchange American English: I’m sure the shop will change them for you.我相信商店会给你换的。9exchange money [transitive] a)to get smaller units of money that add up to the same value as a larger unit将大面额货币换成等值的小面额货币: Can you change a £20 note?你能把这张20英镑的钞票换开吗？ b)to get money from one country for the same value of money from another country将一个国家的货币兑换成等值的另一国货币change something into/for something I want to change my dollars into pesos, please.我想把我的美元换成比索，麻烦你。10trains/buses/aircraft [intransitive, transitive] to get off one train, bus, or aircraft and onto another in order to continue your journey为继续旅程而下一列火车、公共汽车或飞机，再换乘另一列change at Passengers for Liverpool should change at Crewe.前往利物浦的旅客应在克鲁换乘。change trains/buses/planes etc I had to change planes in Denver.我不得不在丹佛转机。all change! (=used to tell passengers to get off a train because it does not go any further)（=用于告知乘客下车，因为火车不再继续前行）11change hands if property changes hands, it starts to belong to someone else如果财产易手，则归属于另一人: The house has changed hands three times in the last two years.这栋房子在过去两年里已经三次易主。12change places (with somebody) a)to give someone your place and take their place把自己的位置让给别人，并占据对方的位置: Would you mind changing places with me so I can sit next to my friend?你介意和我换位子吗？这样我就能坐在朋友旁边了。 b)to take someone else’s social position or situation in life instead of yours取代他人的社会地位或处境，代替自己的处境: She may be rich, but I wouldn’t want to change places with her.她或许很富有，但我可不想和她换位置。13gear [intransitive, transitive] to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower将车辆的发动机换入高档或低档，以加速或减速change (into/out of) gear Change into second gear as you approach the corner.接近弯道时换入二档。change up/down British English Change down before you get to the hill.到坡道之前要降档。14change your tune informal非正式 to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened在某事发生后开始表现出不同的态度，以不同的方式作出反应: The question is, will the president change his tune on taxes?问题是，总统会在税收问题上改变立场吗？15wind [intransitive] if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction如果风向改变，它开始朝不同方向吹16change your spots to change your character completely彻底改变自己的性格: US business has changed its spots in recent years.近年来，美国商界已经彻底改头换面。 → chop and change at chop1(3)GRAMMAR语法Change belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.change 属于一类动词，其中同一名词既可以作动词的主语，也可以作其宾语。• You can say: · They’ve changed the password. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the object of change.• 可以说：· They've changed the password.（他们更改了密码。）在这个句子中，"the password"是 change 的宾语。• You can say: · The password has changed. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the subject of change.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• 也可以说：· The password has changed.（密码已更改。）在这个句子中，"the password"是 change 的主语。语法指南 ‒ 动词COLLOCATIONS词语搭配adverbs副词dramatically/drastically/radically (=a lot)· People’s work environment has changed dramatically in the past twenty years.· 过去二十年间，人们的工作环境发生了巨大变化。completely· His life had completely changed since he met Anya.· 自从他遇见 Anya，他的生活彻底改变了。considerably· He has changed considerably in four years.· 四年来他变化相当大。significantly· The legal system has changed significantly since the rule was established.· 自该规定确立以来，法律体系已发生了显著变化。fundamentally· The political situation has fundamentally changed.· 政治形势已发生了根本性变化。rapidly/quickly· The market for phones is changing rapidly.· 手机市场正在迅速变化。slowly/gradually· Things are gradually changing.· 事情正在逐渐改变。change overnight (=very quickly)· Old habits cannot be changed overnight.· 旧习惯不能一夜之间改变。nouns名词changing circumstances/conditions· The human brain adapts quickly to changing conditions.· 人类大脑能迅速适应变化的条件。changing attitudes· Changing attitudes cause traditional ways of life to disappear.· 观念的转变导致传统生活方式消失。the changing role of somebody· the changing role of women in society· 女性在社会中不断变化的角色changing patterns of work/behaviour etc· Changing patterns of work mean that more people are able to work from home.· 不断变化的工作模式意味着更多人能够居家办公。a changing environment· In order to survive, you must adapt to a changing environment.· 为了生存，你必须适应不断变化的环境。a changing world· Children are growing up in a changing world.· 孩子们在一个不断变化的世界中成长。changing times (=a period of time when a lot is changing)· We live in changing times.· 我们生活在一个变化的时代。THESAURUS同义词辨析to change something使某物改变change to make someone or something different使某人或某物变得不同: · Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to change the situation.· 遗憾的是，我们无法改变这一状况。· Being at college has changed her – she’s much more confident now.· 大学生活改变了她——她现在自信多了。alter especially written尤用于书面语 to change something so that it is better or more suitable改变某物，使其更好或更适合: · You can alter the colour and size of the image using a remote control.· 你可以用遥控器改变图像的颜色和大小。· Can we alter the date of the meeting?· 我们能更改会议日期吗？adapt to change something slightly in order to improve it or make it more suitable对某物进行小幅改动，以改进或使其更适合: · How much would it cost to adapt the existing equipment?· 对现有设备进行改装需要多少费用？· You can adapt the recipe to suit your own requirements.· 你可以根据自己的需求对食谱进行调整。adjust to make small changes in the position or level of something in order to improve it or make it more suitable对某物的位置或程度做细微调整，以改善或使其更适合: · How do you adjust the volume on the television?· 怎样调节电视的音量？· He adjusted his tie in the mirror.· 他在镜子前整了整领带。modify especially written尤用于书面语 to make small changes to something such as a piece of equipment, a set of ideas, or a way of behaving in order to improve it or use it in a different way对设备、一套想法或行为方式等做细微修改，以改善或以不同方式使用: · He’s modified his opinions since then.· 从那以后他修正了自己的看法。· a modified version of the original program· 原程序的修改版reform to change a law, system, organization etc so that it is fairer or more effective改革法律、制度、组织等，使其更公平或更有效: · plans to reform the tax system· 改革税收制度的计划· Health care needs to be completely reformed.· 医疗保健需要彻底改革。revise to change a plan, idea, law etc because of new information and ideas因新信息和新思想而修改计划、想法、法律等: · In July, China revised the rules for foreign investment.· 七月，中国修订了外国投资规则。· The findings could force the scientists to revise their ideas about climate change.· 这些研究结果可能迫使科学家修正他们对气候变化的看法。reorganize to change the way that a system or organization works改变系统或组织的运作方式: · We’ve had to reorganize our database.· 我们不得不重新组织我们的数据库。· During the 1980s, the government reorganized the civil service.· 20世纪80年代，政府对公务员体系进行了重组。restructure to make big changes to the way something is organized, especially a large political or economic system or a big company, in order to make it more effective对组织方式（尤指大型政治或经济体系或大公司）进行重大变革，以使其更有效: · The company has been restructured from top to bottom.· 该公司已从上到下进行了全面重组。to change something completely彻底改变某物transform to change something completely, especially so that it is much better彻底改变某物，尤指使其大为改善: · Well, you’ve certainly transformed this place – it looks great!· 哇，你确实改造了这个地方——看起来棒极了！· Putin transformed the Russian economy.· 普京改变了俄罗斯经济。revolutionize to completely and permanently change the way people do something or think about something, especially because of a new idea or invention彻底而永久地改变人们做某事或思考某事的方式，尤指因新思想或新发明: · Computers have revolutionized the way we work.· 计算机彻底改变了我们的工作方式。· This important discovery revolutionized our understanding of the universe.· 这一重要发现彻底改变了我们对宇宙的认识。to change something in order to deceive people改变某物以欺骗他人distort to explain facts, statements etc in a way that makes them seem different from what they really are以使事实、陈述等看起来与实际不同的方式加以说明: · The judge said that she had deliberately tried to distort the facts.· 法官说她故意歪曲了事实。· Don’t try to distort the truth.· 不要试图歪曲事实。twist to dishonestly change the meaning of a piece of information or of something that someone has said, in order to get an advantage for yourself or to support your own opinion不诚实地改变某条信息或某人言论的含义，以为自己谋取利益或支持自己的观点: · He accused reporters of twisting his words.· 他指控记者曲解了他的话。· In her article she twisted the meaning of what I said.· 在她的文章里，她曲解了我说的话的意思。misrepresent to give people a wrong idea about someone or their opinions, by what you write or say通过写作或言辞使人们对某人或其观点产生错误印象: · I hope I have not misrepresented her opinion.· 我希望我没有歪曲她的意见。· He’s taking legal action to stop the film, claiming it grossly misrepresents him.· 他正在采取法律行动阻止这部电影，称其严重歪曲了他的形象。change something ↔ around phrasal verb to move things into different positions将物品移到不同的位置: When we’d changed the furniture around, the room looked bigger.当我们重新摆放家具后，房间看起来更大了。change over phrasal verb to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using another停止做或使用一件事，转而开始做或使用另一件事: Complete all the exercises on one leg, then change over.用一条腿完成所有练习，然后换另一条腿。change over to We hope to change over to the new software by next month.我们希望在下个月之前切换到新软件。
查看全部语言翻译1become different/make something different [intransitive, transitive] to become different, or to make something become different变得不同；使某物变得不同: Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her.自从我上次见到苏珊，她变化了很多。 Changing your eating habits is the best way to lose weight.改变饮食习惯是减肥的最佳方式。 The leaves on trees change colour in the autumn.树上的叶子在秋天变色。change (from something) to something He changed from being a nice lad to being rude and unhelpful.他从一个好小伙子变成了粗鲁且不友善的人。change into The hissing sound gradually changed into a low hum.嘶嘶声逐渐变成了低沉的嗡嗡声。change somebody/something into something A witch had changed him into a mouse.一个女巫把他变成了一只老鼠。change something to something Mueller changed his name to Miller when he became a U.S. citizen.Mueller 在成为美国公民时将自己的名字改为 Miller。2start doing/using something different [intransitive, transitive] to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else instead停止做或使用某事物，转而开始做或使用另一事物 SYN switch: She changed jobs in May.她五月份换了工作。change (from something) to something The company has recently changed to a more powerful computer system.该公司最近换用了性能更强的计算机系统。 The ship changed course and headed south.船改变了航向，朝南驶去。 The company has had to change direction because of developments in technology.由于技术的发展，该公司不得不改变方向。 Piper awkwardly tried to change the subject (=talk about something else).派珀笨拙地试图转移话题（=谈论其他事情）。3replace something [transitive] to put or use something new or different in place of something else, especially because it is old, damaged, or broken用新的或不同的东西替代另一样东西，尤指因其陈旧、损坏或破损: Three boys were changing a tyre by the side of the road.三个男孩正在路边换轮胎。 When I lost my keys, we had to change all the locks.我丢失钥匙后，我们不得不更换所有的锁。change something (from something) to something The time of the meeting has been changed from 11:00 to 10:30.会议时间已从11:00改为10:30。 How often do you change cars (=buy a new car and sell the old one)?你多久换一次车（=买新车并卖掉旧车）？4change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something改变你对某事的决定、计划或看法: Her father tried to get her to change her mind.她父亲试图说服她改变主意。change about If you change your mind about the job, just give me a call.如果你改变了对这份工作的想法，给我打个电话就行。5change sides to leave one party, group etc and join an opposing party, group etc离开一个政党、团体等，加入对立的政党、团体等: It’s quite rare for politicians to change sides.政客改变立场是相当罕见的。6clothes a)[intransitive, transitive] to take off your clothes and put on different ones脱下衣服换上其他衣服: Francis came in while Jay was changing.Francis 进来时，Jay 正在换衣服。 Change your dress – that one looks dirty.换件裙子吧——那件看起来很脏。change into/out of Sara changed into her swimsuit and ran out for a quick swim.萨拉换上泳衣，跑出去游了一会儿泳。 You’d better go and get changed.你最好去换件衣服。 b)[transitive] to put a clean nappy on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child给婴儿换上干净的尿布，或给婴儿或幼儿换上干净的衣物: I bathed him and changed his diaper.我给他洗了澡，换了尿布。 Can you change the baby?你能给宝宝换尿布吗？7bed [transitive] to take the dirty sheets off a bed and put on clean ones取下床上的脏床单并换上干净的8exchange goods [transitive] British English a)to take back to a shop something that you have bought and get something different instead, especially because there is something wrong with it将所购商品退回商店换取其他商品，尤指因商品存在问题 SYN exchange American Englishchange something for something I bought these gloves for my daughter, but they’re too large. Can I change them for a smaller size?我给女儿买了这副手套，但太大了。我能换一个小一号的吗？ b)to give a customer something different instead of what they have bought, especially because there is something wrong with it给顾客换用不同的商品，以替代其所购买的商品，尤指因商品存在问题 SYN exchange American English: I’m sure the shop will change them for you.我相信商店会给你换的。9exchange money [transitive] a)to get smaller units of money that add up to the same value as a larger unit将大面额货币换成等值的小面额货币: Can you change a £20 note?你能把这张20英镑的钞票换开吗？ b)to get money from one country for the same value of money from another country将一个国家的货币兑换成等值的另一国货币change something into/for something I want to change my dollars into pesos, please.我想把我的美元换成比索，麻烦你。10trains/buses/aircraft [intransitive, transitive] to get off one train, bus, or aircraft and onto another in order to continue your journey为继续旅程而下一列火车、公共汽车或飞机，再换乘另一列change at Passengers for Liverpool should change at Crewe.前往利物浦的旅客应在克鲁换乘。change trains/buses/planes etc I had to change planes in Denver.我不得不在丹佛转机。all change! (=used to tell passengers to get off a train because it does not go any further)（=用于告知乘客下车，因为火车不再继续前行）11change hands if property changes hands, it starts to belong to someone else如果财产易手，则归属于另一人: The house has changed hands three times in the last two years.这栋房子在过去两年里已经三次易主。12change places (with somebody) a)to give someone your place and take their place把自己的位置让给别人，并占据对方的位置: Would you mind changing places with me so I can sit next to my friend?你介意和我换位子吗？这样我就能坐在朋友旁边了。 b)to take someone else’s social position or situation in life instead of yours取代他人的社会地位或处境，代替自己的处境: She may be rich, but I wouldn’t want to change places with her.她或许很富有，但我可不想和她换位置。13gear [intransitive, transitive] to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher or lower gear in order to go faster or slower将车辆的发动机换入高档或低档，以加速或减速change (into/out of) gear Change into second gear as you approach the corner.接近弯道时换入二档。change up/down British English Change down before you get to the hill.到坡道之前要降档。14change your tune informal非正式 to start expressing a different attitude and reacting in a different way, after something has happened在某事发生后开始表现出不同的态度，以不同的方式作出反应: The question is, will the president change his tune on taxes?问题是，总统会在税收问题上改变立场吗？15wind [intransitive] if the wind changes, it starts to blow in a different direction如果风向改变，它开始朝不同方向吹16change your spots to change your character completely彻底改变自己的性格: US business has changed its spots in recent years.近年来，美国商界已经彻底改头换面。 → chop and change at chop1(3)GRAMMAR语法Change belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.change 属于一类动词，其中同一名词既可以作动词的主语，也可以作其宾语。• You can say: · They’ve changed the password. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the object of change.• 可以说：· They've changed the password.（他们更改了密码。）在这个句子中，"the password"是 change 的宾语。• You can say: · The password has changed. In this sentence, ‘the password’ is the subject of change.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• 也可以说：· The password has changed.（密码已更改。）在这个句子中，"the password"是 change 的主语。语法指南 ‒ 动词COLLOCATIONS词语搭配adverbs副词dramatically/drastically/radically (=a lot)· People’s work environment has changed dramatically in the past twenty years.· 过去二十年间，人们的工作环境发生了巨大变化。completely· His life had completely changed since he met Anya.· 自从他遇见 Anya，他的生活彻底改变了。considerably· He has changed considerably in four years.· 四年来他变化相当大。significantly· The legal system has changed significantly since the rule was established.· 自该规定确立以来，法律体系已发生了显著变化。fundamentally· The political situation has fundamentally changed.· 政治形势已发生了根本性变化。rapidly/quickly· The market for phones is changing rapidly.· 手机市场正在迅速变化。slowly/gradually· Things are gradually changing.· 事情正在逐渐改变。change overnight (=very quickly)· Old habits cannot be changed overnight.· 旧习惯不能一夜之间改变。nouns名词changing circumstances/conditions· The human brain adapts quickly to changing conditions.· 人类大脑能迅速适应变化的条件。changing attitudes· Changing attitudes cause traditional ways of life to disappear.· 观念的转变导致传统生活方式消失。the changing role of somebody· the changing role of women in society· 女性在社会中不断变化的角色changing patterns of work/behaviour etc· Changing patterns of work mean that more people are able to work from home.· 不断变化的工作模式意味着更多人能够居家办公。a changing environment· In order to survive, you must adapt to a changing environment.· 为了生存，你必须适应不断变化的环境。a changing world· Children are growing up in a changing world.· 孩子们在一个不断变化的世界中成长。changing times (=a period of time when a lot is changing)· We live in changing times.· 我们生活在一个变化的时代。THESAURUS同义词辨析to change something使某物改变change to make someone or something different使某人或某物变得不同: · Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to change the situation.· 遗憾的是，我们无法改变这一状况。· Being at college has changed her – she’s much more confident now.· 大学生活改变了她——她现在自信多了。alter especially written尤用于书面语 to change something so that it is better or more suitable改变某物，使其更好或更适合: · You can alter the colour and size of the image using a remote control.· 你可以用遥控器改变图像的颜色和大小。· Can we alter the date of the meeting?· 我们能更改会议日期吗？adapt to change something slightly in order to improve it or make it more suitable对某物进行小幅改动，以改进或使其更适合: · How much would it cost to adapt the existing equipment?· 对现有设备进行改装需要多少费用？· You can adapt the recipe to suit your own requirements.· 你可以根据自己的需求对食谱进行调整。adjust to make small changes in the position or level of something in order to improve it or make it more suitable对某物的位置或程度做细微调整，以改善或使其更适合: · How do you adjust the volume on the television?· 怎样调节电视的音量？· He adjusted his tie in the mirror.· 他在镜子前整了整领带。modify especially written尤用于书面语 to make small changes to something such as a piece of equipment, a set of ideas, or a way of behaving in order to improve it or use it in a different way对设备、一套想法或行为方式等做细微修改，以改善或以不同方式使用: · He’s modified his opinions since then.· 从那以后他修正了自己的看法。· a modified version of the original program· 原程序的修改版reform to change a law, system, organization etc so that it is fairer or more effective改革法律、制度、组织等，使其更公平或更有效: · plans to reform the tax system· 改革税收制度的计划· Health care needs to be completely reformed.· 医疗保健需要彻底改革。revise to change a plan, idea, law etc because of new information and ideas因新信息和新思想而修改计划、想法、法律等: · In July, China revised the rules for foreign investment.· 七月，中国修订了外国投资规则。· The findings could force the scientists to revise their ideas about climate change.· 这些研究结果可能迫使科学家修正他们对气候变化的看法。reorganize to change the way that a system or organization works改变系统或组织的运作方式: · We’ve had to reorganize our database.· 我们不得不重新组织我们的数据库。· During the 1980s, the government reorganized the civil service.· 20世纪80年代，政府对公务员体系进行了重组。restructure to make big changes to the way something is organized, especially a large political or economic system or a big company, in order to make it more effective对组织方式（尤指大型政治或经济体系或大公司）进行重大变革，以使其更有效: · The company has been restructured from top to bottom.· 该公司已从上到下进行了全面重组。to change something completely彻底改变某物transform to change something completely, especially so that it is much better彻底改变某物，尤指使其大为改善: · Well, you’ve certainly transformed this place – it looks great!· 哇，你确实改造了这个地方——看起来棒极了！· Putin transformed the Russian economy.· 普京改变了俄罗斯经济。revolutionize to completely and permanently change the way people do something or think about something, especially because of a new idea or invention彻底而永久地改变人们做某事或思考某事的方式，尤指因新思想或新发明: · Computers have revolutionized the way we work.· 计算机彻底改变了我们的工作方式。· This important discovery revolutionized our understanding of the universe.· 这一重要发现彻底改变了我们对宇宙的认识。to change something in order to deceive people改变某物以欺骗他人distort to explain facts, statements etc in a way that makes them seem different from what they really are以使事实、陈述等看起来与实际不同的方式加以说明: · The judge said that she had deliberately tried to distort the facts.· 法官说她故意歪曲了事实。· Don’t try to distort the truth.· 不要试图歪曲事实。twist to dishonestly change the meaning of a piece of information or of something that someone has said, in order to get an advantage for yourself or to support your own opinion不诚实地改变某条信息或某人言论的含义，以为自己谋取利益或支持自己的观点: · He accused reporters of twisting his words.· 他指控记者曲解了他的话。· In her article she twisted the meaning of what I said.· 在她的文章里，她曲解了我说的话的意思。misrepresent to give people a wrong idea about someone or their opinions, by what you write or say通过写作或言辞使人们对某人或其观点产生错误印象: · I hope I have not misrepresented her opinion.· 我希望我没有歪曲她的意见。· He’s taking legal action to stop the film, claiming it grossly misrepresents him.· 他正在采取法律行动阻止这部电影，称其严重歪曲了他的形象。change something ↔ around phrasal verb to move things into different positions将物品移到不同的位置: When we’d changed the furniture around, the room looked bigger.当我们重新摆放家具后，房间看起来更大了。change over phrasal verb to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using another停止做或使用一件事，转而开始做或使用另一件事: Complete all the exercises on one leg, then change over.用一条腿完成所有练习，然后换另一条腿。change over to We hope to change over to the new software by next month.我们希望在下个月之前切换到新软件。changechange2 noun 1things becoming different [countable, uncountable] the process or result of something or someone becoming different某事物或某人变得不同的过程或结果: I find it hard to cope with change.我觉得很难适应变化。 scientists worried about climatic change担忧气候变化的科学家change in changes in the immigration laws移民法律的变化 A change in personality may mean your teenager has a drug problem.性格的改变可能意味着你的青少年有吸毒问题。change of a change of temperature温度变化 No major changes were made to the book.这本书没有做重大修改。change for the better/worse (=a change that makes a situation better or worse)（=使状况变好或变坏的变化） There was a change for the better in the patient’s condition.病人的状况有了好转。social/political/economic etc change the sweeping political changes after the fall of communism共产主义崩溃后的全面政治变革 She had a change of heart (=change in attitude) and decided to stay.她心意改变了（=态度转变），决定留下来。 Family life has undergone dramatic change in recent years.近年来，家庭生活经历了巨大变化。2from one thing to another [countable] the fact of one thing or person being replaced by another某事物或某人被另一事物或另一人取代的情形: The car needs an oil change.这辆车需要更换机油。change of a change of government政府更迭 a change of address地址变更change from something to something the gradual change from grasslands to true desert从草地到真正沙漠的逐渐演变 The government has made some major policy changes.政府做出了一些重大政策调整。3pleasant new situation [singular] a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable与以前不同的情况或经历，通常令人感到有趣或愉快change from The morning was cool; a welcome change from the heat of the day before.早晨很凉爽；这是对前一天酷热的一种令人欣慰的改变。for a change How about dinner out for a change?换换口味，出去吃顿饭怎么样？it/that makes a change (=used to say that something is better than and different from usual)（=用于表示某事比通常情况更好且与之不同） ‘Ron’s buying the drinks.’ ‘That makes a change.’"Ron 请客喝酒。""那可真是破天荒了。"change of scene/air/pace etc (=when you go to a different place or do something different)（=当你去一个不同的地方或做一些不同的事情时） The patients benefit greatly from a change of scenery.患者从换换环境中受益匪浅。a change is as good as a rest (=used to say that starting to do something different is as good as having a rest)（=用于表示开始做不同的事情就如同休息一样好）4money [uncountable] a)the money that you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costs当你支付的钱多于商品价格时，找回的钱；找零: Here’s your change, sir.先生，这是找您的零钱。 b)money in the form of coins, not paper money以硬币形式存在的钱，而非纸币in change I have about a dollar in change.我有大约一美元的零钱。 Matt emptied the loose change from his pockets.马特把口袋里的零散硬币倒了出来。 A beggar asked for some spare change (=coins that you do not need).一个乞丐要了一些零钱（=你不需要的硬币）。 c)coins or paper money that you give in exchange for the same amount of money in a larger unit你给出的硬币或纸币，用于兑换同等金额的更大面值货币change for £1/$10 Excuse me, have you got change for a pound?打扰一下，您有一英镑的零钱吗？make change American English (=give someone change)（=给某人换零钱） Can you make change for $20?你能把20美元换成零钱吗？► see thesaurus at money5small change a)coins you have that do not have a high value你持有的面值不高的硬币: I only had about a pound in small change.我只有大约一英镑的小额零钱。 b)used to emphasize that something is a small amount of money when it is compared to a larger amount用于强调与较大金额相比，某笔钱是一个小数目: The program costs $20 million a year, small change by Washington standards.该项目每年花费2000万美元，以华盛顿的标准来看只是小钱。6change of clothes/underwear etc an additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are travelling你随身携带的一套备用衣物，例如旅行时7train/bus/aircraft [countable] a situation in which you get off one train, bus, or aircraft and get on another in order to continue your journey在旅途中，你下一列火车、公共汽车或飞机，再乘坐另一列以继续行程的情况；换乘: Even with a change of trains, the subway is quicker than a cab at rush hour.即使需要换乘，高峰时段地铁也比出租车快。8get no change out of somebody British English spoken口语 to get no useful information or help from someone从某人那里得不到任何有用的信息或帮助: I wouldn’t bother asking Richard – you’ll get no change out of him.我不会费心去问 Richard——他那里什么也问不出来。 → ring the changes at ring2(6)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配adjectives形容词big/major· Going to a new school is a big change for children.· 转学对孩子来说是一个重大变化。slight/small/minor· The proposed changes were relatively minor.· 拟议中的变化相对较小。gradual· There has been a gradual change in the weather.· 天气逐渐发生了变化。dramatic/drastic/radical (=very big, especially in way that is surprising)· The Industrial Revolution was a period of dramatic change.· 工业革命是一个剧烈变革的时期。significant· The change in blood pressure was not significant.· 血压的变化不显著。marked (=very noticeable)· There was a marked change in his behaviour.· 他的行为发生了显著变化。fundamental· Reducing waste requires a fundamental change in attitude.· 减少废物需要在态度上发生根本性的转变。social/political/economic etc change· Demands for political and social change are growing.· 对政治和社会变革的需求日益增长。sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people, especially because of an official decision)· There are likely to be sweeping changes in the company.· 该公司可能会发生全面性变革。far-reaching changes (=important and having a great effect that will last a long time)· The Internet has brought about far-reaching changes in the way we work.· 互联网给我们的工作方式带来了深远的变化。verbs动词make a change· We've had to make some changes to the design.· 我们不得不对设计做出一些修改。introduce a change· A number of changes were introduced to the curriculum.· 课程中引入了若干变化。bring (about) change (also effect a change formal正式) (=cause change)· The war brought about radical social change.· 战争带来了根本性的社会变革。· Treatment is aimed at effecting a change in the child’s negative behaviour.· 治疗旨在促使孩子的负面行为发生改变。see/notice/observe a change· I saw a big change in her when I met her again.· 再次见到她时，我看到她发生了很大的变化。undergo a change (=be affected by a change)· The body undergoes a number of changes during this time.· 身体在这段时间内会经历若干变化。signal a change (=be a sign of a change)· Does this move signal a change in US foreign policy?· 这一举动是否预示着美国外交政策的转变？phrases短语the pace/rate of change· People sometimes feel alarmed by the pace of technological change.· 人们有时会对技术变革的速度感到不安。THESAURUS同义词辨析change noun [countable, uncountable] a situation in which someone or something becomes different, or the act of making something different某人或某物变得不同的状态，或使某物变得不同的行为: · There was a sudden change in the weather.· 天气突然发生了变化。· We are living in a period of great change.· 我们生活在一个巨大变革的时代。· He was told to make some slight changes to his essay.· 他被要求对他的文章做一些细微的修改。alteration noun [countable, uncountable] a change, especially a small one that happens naturally or gradually, or one that is made in order to improve something变化，尤指自然或逐渐发生的细微变化，或为改进某事物而做出的变化: · I noticed a slight alteration in her behaviour.· 我注意到她的行为有了轻微的变化。· They had to make some alterations to their original theory.· 他们不得不对其原始理论做出一些修改。reform noun [countable, uncountable] a change made to a system or law in order to improve it为改善制度或法律而进行的变革；改革: · He called for a reform of our outdated voting system.· 他呼吁对我们过时的选举制度进行改革。· Many people opposed the economic reforms.· 许多人反对经济改革。shift noun [countable] a change, especially in people’s attitudes or in the way they do things, or in the position of someone or something变化，尤指人们态度的转变、做事方式的转变，或某人或某物位置的变化: · a shift in public opinion about the war· 公众对战争看法的转变· There has been a noticeable shift in government policy on education.· 政府的教育政策发生了明显转变。· There needs to be a major shift away from road transport to rail transport.· 需要大幅转向从公路运输转变为铁路运输。· After he died, there was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.· 他去世后，权力平衡发生了戏剧性的转变。swing a big change, especially in someone’s opinions or moods重大变化，尤指某人意见或情绪上的: · There has been a big swing toward the Democrats (=many more people are supporting them).· 民主党赢得了大幅的支持转变（=越来越多的人支持他们）。· The drug can cause mood swings.· 这种药物可能导致情绪波动。fluctuation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in something – used when something changes often某物的变化——用于某事物经常变化时: · fluctuations in the value of the dollar· 美元价值的波动· temperature fluctuations· 温度波动· fluctuations in his mood· 他情绪的波动· There has been some fluctuation in productivity levels.· 生产力水平有所波动。a great change巨大变化transformation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in which something or someone becomes completely different某事物或某人彻底改变的变化: · There has been a complete transformation in his attitude since he became a father.· 自从他当了父亲，他的态度发生了彻底的转变。· her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actress· 她从一个腼腆的本地女孩蜕变为著名电影女演员revolution noun [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking or working思维或工作方式的彻底变革: · The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution.· 20世纪70年代见证了新技术革命的开始。· Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.· 爱因斯坦的广义相对论引发了科学思想的革命。shake-up noun [countable] a situation in which a lot of changes are very quickly made in a system or organization in order to make it more effective为使系统或组织更有效而在其中迅速进行大量变革的情况；大刀阔斧的改革: · The department has not performed well and is badly in need of a shake-up.· 该部门表现不佳，迫切需要大刀阔斧的改革。· The Administration is planning a thorough shake-up of the welfare system.· 政府正在计划对福利体系进行彻底整改。U-turn noun [countable] a complete change in the plans of a government or political party so that it decides to do the opposite of what it originally said it would do政府或政党在计划上的彻底转变，决定做与最初承诺相反的事: · The government was forced to do a U-turn after angry protests about their taxation policy.· 政府在民众对税收政策的强烈抗议后被迫大转弯。
1things becoming different [countable, uncountable] the process or result of something or someone becoming different某事物或某人变得不同的过程或结果: I find it hard to cope with change.我觉得很难适应变化。 scientists worried about climatic change担忧气候变化的科学家change in changes in the immigration laws移民法律的变化 A change in personality may mean your teenager has a drug problem.性格的改变可能意味着你的青少年有吸毒问题。change of a change of temperature温度变化 No major changes were made to the book.这本书没有做重大修改。change for the better/worse (=a change that makes a situation better or worse)（=使状况变好或变坏的变化） There was a change for the better in the patient’s condition.病人的状况有了好转。social/political/economic etc change the sweeping political changes after the fall of communism共产主义崩溃后的全面政治变革 She had a change of heart (=change in attitude) and decided to stay.她心意改变了（=态度转变），决定留下来。 Family life has undergone dramatic change in recent years.近年来，家庭生活经历了巨大变化。2from one thing to another [countable] the fact of one thing or person being replaced by another某事物或某人被另一事物或另一人取代的情形: The car needs an oil change.这辆车需要更换机油。change of a change of government政府更迭 a change of address地址变更change from something to something the gradual change from grasslands to true desert从草地到真正沙漠的逐渐演变 The government has made some major policy changes.政府做出了一些重大政策调整。3pleasant new situation [singular] a situation or experience that is different from what happened before, and is usually interesting or enjoyable与以前不同的情况或经历，通常令人感到有趣或愉快change from The morning was cool; a welcome change from the heat of the day before.早晨很凉爽；这是对前一天酷热的一种令人欣慰的改变。for a change How about dinner out for a change?换换口味，出去吃顿饭怎么样？it/that makes a change (=used to say that something is better than and different from usual)（=用于表示某事比通常情况更好且与之不同） ‘Ron’s buying the drinks.’ ‘That makes a change.’"Ron 请客喝酒。""那可真是破天荒了。"change of scene/air/pace etc (=when you go to a different place or do something different)（=当你去一个不同的地方或做一些不同的事情时） The patients benefit greatly from a change of scenery.患者从换换环境中受益匪浅。a change is as good as a rest (=used to say that starting to do something different is as good as having a rest)（=用于表示开始做不同的事情就如同休息一样好）4money [uncountable] a)the money that you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costs当你支付的钱多于商品价格时，找回的钱；找零: Here’s your change, sir.先生，这是找您的零钱。 b)money in the form of coins, not paper money以硬币形式存在的钱，而非纸币in change I have about a dollar in change.我有大约一美元的零钱。 Matt emptied the loose change from his pockets.马特把口袋里的零散硬币倒了出来。 A beggar asked for some spare change (=coins that you do not need).一个乞丐要了一些零钱（=你不需要的硬币）。 c)coins or paper money that you give in exchange for the same amount of money in a larger unit你给出的硬币或纸币，用于兑换同等金额的更大面值货币change for £1/$10 Excuse me, have you got change for a pound?打扰一下，您有一英镑的零钱吗？make change American English (=give someone change)（=给某人换零钱） Can you make change for $20?你能把20美元换成零钱吗？► see thesaurus at money5small change a)coins you have that do not have a high value你持有的面值不高的硬币: I only had about a pound in small change.我只有大约一英镑的小额零钱。 b)used to emphasize that something is a small amount of money when it is compared to a larger amount用于强调与较大金额相比，某笔钱是一个小数目: The program costs $20 million a year, small change by Washington standards.该项目每年花费2000万美元，以华盛顿的标准来看只是小钱。6change of clothes/underwear etc an additional set of clothes that you have with you, for example when you are travelling你随身携带的一套备用衣物，例如旅行时7train/bus/aircraft [countable] a situation in which you get off one train, bus, or aircraft and get on another in order to continue your journey在旅途中，你下一列火车、公共汽车或飞机，再乘坐另一列以继续行程的情况；换乘: Even with a change of trains, the subway is quicker than a cab at rush hour.即使需要换乘，高峰时段地铁也比出租车快。8get no change out of somebody British English spoken口语 to get no useful information or help from someone从某人那里得不到任何有用的信息或帮助: I wouldn’t bother asking Richard – you’ll get no change out of him.我不会费心去问 Richard——他那里什么也问不出来。 → ring the changes at ring2(6)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配adjectives形容词big/major· Going to a new school is a big change for children.· 转学对孩子来说是一个重大变化。slight/small/minor· The proposed changes were relatively minor.· 拟议中的变化相对较小。gradual· There has been a gradual change in the weather.· 天气逐渐发生了变化。dramatic/drastic/radical (=very big, especially in way that is surprising)· The Industrial Revolution was a period of dramatic change.· 工业革命是一个剧烈变革的时期。significant· The change in blood pressure was not significant.· 血压的变化不显著。marked (=very noticeable)· There was a marked change in his behaviour.· 他的行为发生了显著变化。fundamental· Reducing waste requires a fundamental change in attitude.· 减少废物需要在态度上发生根本性的转变。social/political/economic etc change· Demands for political and social change are growing.· 对政治和社会变革的需求日益增长。sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people, especially because of an official decision)· There are likely to be sweeping changes in the company.· 该公司可能会发生全面性变革。far-reaching changes (=important and having a great effect that will last a long time)· The Internet has brought about far-reaching changes in the way we work.· 互联网给我们的工作方式带来了深远的变化。verbs动词make a change· We've had to make some changes to the design.· 我们不得不对设计做出一些修改。introduce a change· A number of changes were introduced to the curriculum.· 课程中引入了若干变化。bring (about) change (also effect a change formal正式) (=cause change)· The war brought about radical social change.· 战争带来了根本性的社会变革。· Treatment is aimed at effecting a change in the child’s negative behaviour.· 治疗旨在促使孩子的负面行为发生改变。see/notice/observe a change· I saw a big change in her when I met her again.· 再次见到她时，我看到她发生了很大的变化。undergo a change (=be affected by a change)· The body undergoes a number of changes during this time.· 身体在这段时间内会经历若干变化。signal a change (=be a sign of a change)· Does this move signal a change in US foreign policy?· 这一举动是否预示着美国外交政策的转变？phrases短语the pace/rate of change· People sometimes feel alarmed by the pace of technological change.· 人们有时会对技术变革的速度感到不安。THESAURUS同义词辨析change noun [countable, uncountable] a situation in which someone or something becomes different, or the act of making something different某人或某物变得不同的状态，或使某物变得不同的行为: · There was a sudden change in the weather.· 天气突然发生了变化。· We are living in a period of great change.· 我们生活在一个巨大变革的时代。· He was told to make some slight changes to his essay.· 他被要求对他的文章做一些细微的修改。alteration noun [countable, uncountable] a change, especially a small one that happens naturally or gradually, or one that is made in order to improve something变化，尤指自然或逐渐发生的细微变化，或为改进某事物而做出的变化: · I noticed a slight alteration in her behaviour.· 我注意到她的行为有了轻微的变化。· They had to make some alterations to their original theory.· 他们不得不对其原始理论做出一些修改。reform noun [countable, uncountable] a change made to a system or law in order to improve it为改善制度或法律而进行的变革；改革: · He called for a reform of our outdated voting system.· 他呼吁对我们过时的选举制度进行改革。· Many people opposed the economic reforms.· 许多人反对经济改革。shift noun [countable] a change, especially in people’s attitudes or in the way they do things, or in the position of someone or something变化，尤指人们态度的转变、做事方式的转变，或某人或某物位置的变化: · a shift in public opinion about the war· 公众对战争看法的转变· There has been a noticeable shift in government policy on education.· 政府的教育政策发生了明显转变。· There needs to be a major shift away from road transport to rail transport.· 需要大幅转向从公路运输转变为铁路运输。· After he died, there was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.· 他去世后，权力平衡发生了戏剧性的转变。swing a big change, especially in someone’s opinions or moods重大变化，尤指某人意见或情绪上的: · There has been a big swing toward the Democrats (=many more people are supporting them).· 民主党赢得了大幅的支持转变（=越来越多的人支持他们）。· The drug can cause mood swings.· 这种药物可能导致情绪波动。fluctuation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in something – used when something changes often某物的变化——用于某事物经常变化时: · fluctuations in the value of the dollar· 美元价值的波动· temperature fluctuations· 温度波动· fluctuations in his mood· 他情绪的波动· There has been some fluctuation in productivity levels.· 生产力水平有所波动。a great change巨大变化transformation noun [countable, uncountable] a change in which something or someone becomes completely different某事物或某人彻底改变的变化: · There has been a complete transformation in his attitude since he became a father.· 自从他当了父亲，他的态度发生了彻底的转变。· her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actress· 她从一个腼腆的本地女孩蜕变为著名电影女演员revolution noun [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking or working思维或工作方式的彻底变革: · The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution.· 20世纪70年代见证了新技术革命的开始。· Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.· 爱因斯坦的广义相对论引发了科学思想的革命。shake-up noun [countable] a situation in which a lot of changes are very quickly made in a system or organization in order to make it more effective为使系统或组织更有效而在其中迅速进行大量变革的情况；大刀阔斧的改革: · The department has not performed well and is badly in need of a shake-up.· 该部门表现不佳，迫切需要大刀阔斧的改革。· The Administration is planning a thorough shake-up of the welfare system.· 政府正在计划对福利体系进行彻底整改。U-turn noun [countable] a complete change in the plans of a government or political party so that it decides to do the opposite of what it originally said it would do政府或政党在计划上的彻底转变，决定做与最初承诺相反的事: · The government was forced to do a U-turn after angry protests about their taxation policy.· 政府在民众对税收政策的强烈抗议后被迫大转弯。