alteration
UK/.ɒ:ltә'reiʃәn/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A change made to something; the act or process of changing
改变，变更；改动（尤指衣服）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of alter: the change itself. Often plural for clothing fixes — 'alterations' is the shop service that adjusts a garment to fit.
Root ali still carries 27 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.make alterations做出改动
- 2.minor alterations小幅改动
- 3.major alterations重大改动
Example Sentences
- 1.
We made only minor alterations to the original design.
- 2.
The dress needs a few alterations before the wedding.