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alter

🇬🇧 UK/'ɔltə/🇺🇸 US/'ɒ:ltә/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To change the form, character, or structure of something; to become different.

改变;更改;修改

n.

One of the distinct identities or personalities in a person with dissociative identity disorder.

(解离性身份障碍中的)人格分身

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
alterother, another
=alter

Common Collocations

  • 1.alter significantly显著改变
  • 2.alter dramatically彻底改变
  • 3.alter course改变方向

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The tailor altered the suit to fit perfectly.

  • 2.

    The architect decided to alter the building's original design to meet modern standards.

  • 3.

    The weather completely altered our travel plans for the weekend.

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