| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-make-different |
| 释义 | to make differentThese words all refer to making someone or something different. The most common word for this is change. She'll always be like that - you can't change her. I need to change my flight. Alter is a common alternative to change. We've had to alter our plans. If you often change something that you do, you can say you vary it. Try to vary the children's diet a little. If someone changes the purpose or appearance of something, you can use the verb convert, or the phrasal verb turn into. We're going to convert the spare bedroom into an office. There are plans to turn his latest book into a film. If you change something completely, especially if you improve it, the verb transform is sometimes used. The riverside area has been transformed into a shopping and sports complex. If you change something slightly in order to improve it, you can use the verb modify. The engine was modified to improve its performance. If someone changes from doing or using one thing to doing or using another, the verb switch is sometimes used. We've switched over to low-fat milk. Jack has just switched jobs. If someone or something changes to fit a new situation or use, you can use the verb adapt. The novel was adapted into a screenplay by the author. This book has been adapted for children. Our company is always adapting to the latest technologies. If you change something slightly so that it is more effective or useful, you can use the verb adjust. You can adjust the height of the seat if the chair is uncomfortable. Teachers who must move their classes online will need to adjust their teaching styles. If someone or something changes slowly and over a long period of time, you can use the verb evolve. Evolve usually implies a very large or noticeable change. The modern cat evolved from sabre-toothed tigers. Her views on immigration evolved over the years. Related articlesalways becoming different |
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