Alteration Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

alteration

noun

快速理解

What does "Alteration" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Alteration"?

指對某事物進行修改或調整的行為或結果。

  1. 1

    改變,修改

    EN: The act of making something different.

    翻譯: 使某事物變得不同的行為。

  2. 2

    調整,變更

    EN: A change or adjustment made to something.

    翻譯: 對某事物所做的改變或調整。

  3. 3

    修改處

    EN: The specific part or detail that has been changed.

    翻譯: 已被改變的特定部分或細節。

  4. 4

    (服裝)修改

    EN: The process of changing clothing to fit better.

    翻譯: 修改服裝使其更合身的過程。

小提醒:注意:'alteration' 通常指較小或局部的改變,而非徹底的、根本性的變革(後者更常用 'transformation' 或 'revolution')。

發音(How to Pronounce "Alteration" in English

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Definitions(定義)

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1. a change or modification made to something

對某物所做的改變或修改

The tailor made a few alterations to the dress so it would fit perfectly.

裁縫師對這件洋裝做了些修改,讓它變得非常合身。

We need to make some alterations to the original plan before we proceed.

在繼續之前,我們需要對原計劃做一些修改。

2. the act or process of changing something

改變某物的行為或過程

The alteration of the landscape by the construction project was significant.

這個建設工程對地貌的改變非常顯著。

Any alteration to the document must be approved by the manager.

對文件的任何更改都必須經過經理批准。

3. a change in the genetic structure of an organism

生物體基因結構的改變

Scientists observed a genetic alteration in the bacteria that made it resistant to the antibiotic.

科學家觀察到細菌的基因改變,使其對抗生素產生了抗藥性。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

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PatternMeaningExample
alteration + of + noun...的改變/修改The alteration of the original plan caused some delays. (對原計劃的修改造成了一些延誤。)
alteration + in/to + noun在/對...方面的改變We noticed a slight alteration in his behavior. (我們注意到他行為上的細微改變。)
make an alteration進行修改The tailor will make an alteration to the waist of the trousers. (裁縫會修改褲子的腰圍。)
undergo an alteration經歷改變The building has undergone several alterations over the centuries. (這棟建築在幾個世紀裡經歷了數次改建。)
minor/major alteration小/重大修改The contract needs only a minor alteration. (這份合約只需要一個小修改。)

用法說明

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alteration vs. to alter vs. altering

  • "alteration" 是名詞,指「改變」這個行為或結果本身。
  • "to alter" 是不定詞,常用於表達「為了某個目的而需要/打算去改變」或「改變的潛在可能性」。
  • "altering" 是動名詞,強調「正在進行改變的過程」或作為一個被討論的活動。

對比例句: EN: The alteration of the dress took three hours. 翻譯: 這件洋裝的修改花了三個小時。

EN:We need to alter our plans due to the weather.

翻譯:由於天氣的關係,我們需要改變計畫。

EN:Any alteration to the contract requires written consent.

翻譯:對合約的任何修改都需要書面同意。

EN:Altering the software code without testing is risky.

翻譯:未經測試就修改軟體程式碼是有風險的。

總結建議

當指稱「改變」這個事物或結果時用名詞 alteration,表達「需要去改變」的動作時用 to alter,而強調「正在修改的過程」時則用 altering

易混淆對比

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alteration vs change

「alteration」通常指較小、具體的修改,而「change」則泛指任何改變,範圍更廣。

alteration vs modification

「alteration」與「modification」常可互換,但「modification」有時更強調為特定目的或功能而調整。

alteration vs adjustment

「alteration」通常指改變事物本身,而「adjustment」更常指微調以達到正確、合適或和諧的狀態。

口語用法

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引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人提出的修改時,常會使用這個詞。 EN: So, the client's main request is an alteration to the third clause. 翻譯: 所以,客戶的主要要求是對第三條款進行修改。

EN:He suggested a slight alteration to our original plan.

翻譯:他建議對我們最初的計畫做一點小小的調整。

語氣強調

與「change」相比,「alteration」在口語中聽起來更正式、更具體,常用來強調是經過考慮的細微調整,而非徹底改變。 EN: It's not a complete redesign, just a minor alteration. 翻譯: 這不是徹底重新設計,只是一個小小的改動。

EN:I think that one alteration would make all the difference.

翻譯:我認為那一個改動會帶來天壤之別。

停頓填充

在思考如何委婉表達「改變」時,可能會用它作為更精確的替代詞,尤其在商業或正式討論中。 EN: We might need to... consider an alteration to the schedule. 翻譯: 我們可能需要…考慮對時間表做一個調整。

EN:What if we made an alteration here to improve the flow?

翻譯:如果我們在這裡做一個修改來改善流程,你覺得怎麼樣?

正式寫作注意:在非常正式或學術的寫作中(如法律文件、研究論文),「alteration」是合適的。但在日常非正式書寫(如個人電郵、社群貼文)中,使用「change」會更為自然。

常見短語

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make an alteration

verb + an alteration

進行修改、做出變更

minor alteration

adjective + alteration

微小的修改、輕微的變動

significant alteration

adjective + alteration

重大的改變、顯著的修改

alteration to something

alteration + to + noun

對某事物的修改

without alteration

preposition + alteration

未經修改、保持原樣

require alteration

verb + alteration

需要修改

structural alteration

adjective + alteration

結構性修改、改建

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Alteration"?Which "Alteration" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to make an alteration on my dress.

I need to make an alteration to my dress.

使用 "alteration" 時,通常搭配介系詞 "to" 來表示對某物進行修改,而不是 "on"。

×The contract needs some alterations.

The contract needs some alteration.

當 "alteration" 泛指「修改」這個動作或概念時,通常使用不可數形式。若指具體、可數的修改項目,才用複數 "alterations"。此處語意較為泛指,故用單數。

×He did an alteration of his will last year.

He made an alteration to his will last year.

與 "alteration" 搭配的常見動詞是 "make",表示「進行修改」,而不是 "do"。

×There was a big alteration in his attitude.

There was a big change in his attitude.

"Alteration" 通常指對具體事物(如文件、衣服、計畫)的修改或改動。描述抽象概念(如態度、想法、感覺)的變化,更常使用 "change"。

×The software update caused an alteration of my files.

The software update caused an alteration to my files.

表示「對...造成修改」時,"alteration" 後接 "to" 比 "of" 更為常見和自然。"Of" 有時用於表示修改的內容或性質(如 the alteration of a clause),但表示修改的對象時多用 "to"。

詞形變化

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