amend
UK/ә'mend/US
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Definitions
v.
To make changes or improvements to something, especially a law or document
修改，修正；改善
n.
An act of making up for a wrong done (usually used in plural: amends)
赔偿，补偿（常用复数形式）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.amend constitution修改宪法
- 2.amend law修改法律
- 3.amend mistakes改正错误
Example Sentences
- 1.
Congress voted to amend the Constitution to address modern issues.
- 2.
He tried to amend his mistakes by apologizing sincerely.