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单词 modification
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Definition of modification in English:

modification

noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • 1The action of modifying something.

    修改,更改;改型,改装;改变

    the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification

    所提供部件应当无需多少修改就可相配。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In many cases, cholesterol can be brought down by diet modification alone.
    • Each week they have a weigh in, after undergoing some serious workouts and eating modification.
    • The following tips for lifestyle modification will go along way to protect one from heat related illness.
    • Far from being rigid or fixed, they are highly responsive to modification through fresh information.
    • They call for modification of driving techniques, and awareness of the fact that there may be a problem.
    • It's just the nature of these rules which will always be vexed and under constant modification.
    • Short of screening, no child and youngster will comply with treatment and diet modification.
    • It is not likely to encourage modification of the proposals.
    • Any diesel vehicle can use the fuel without modification and without invalidating manufacturers' guarantees.
    • If you are on medication to thin your blood then contact your doctor for modification of medicine.
    • They could be produced by slave labour, through genetic modification, or by animal testing.
    • The document then contains various language leaving the door open to further modification.
    • Where politics is based on argument and persuasion, education as a political tool is a form of behaviour modification.
    • Thus supporters of globalization are keen to temper its most unpopular effects by modification of neoliberal policies.
    • That should be the standard day, subject to modification by the judge where that is considered appropriate.
    • He said that this modification creating criminal offences would apply whenever new Community grading rules are made.
    • The only major modification he had to make was to eat at home in the evenings instead of having a high-carb supper at the bowling club.
    • But genetic modification does not stop at plants; it could include animals as well.
    Synonyms
    softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening, reduction, decrease, diminishing, lowering, abatement, mitigation
    1. 1.1count noun A change made.
      修改,改型,改变,改装
      a number of modifications are being carried out to the engines

      正在对这些引擎进行许多改装。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • At least then it would be possible to get some feedback from the people who are to use it, allowing for any modifications.
      • This system is based on the one I have at work, with the modifications that I wanted.
      • Whether this exercise will now lead to modifications or legal changes is most unlikely.
      • The Contractor shall make such adjustments and modifications which he proposes to make.
      • The renovation is extensive involving a new floor and modifications to the roof.
      • The modifications being tried out will fetch millions of pounds more.
      • There are also modifications for people doing the workout surreptitiously at their desks.
      • But it also said the family's boat had modifications on its hull that reduced its buoyancy.
      • It goes without saying that certain modifications will have to be made to the shape to make it more practical.
      • Well, we have seen a few changes, a few modifications, and a few updates, since that time.
      • The many modifications and innovations required had to be developed and refined through experience.
      • Engine modifications have been carried out to prevent similar accidents.
      • Many had spent thousands of pounds on their vehicles, and showed officers their modifications.
      • He stressed that the scheme was a trial, and modifications could be made.
      • Under the changes, a fee will also be charged for modifications to properties where covenants still apply.
      • The prototype proved successful and further modifications were made to improve it.
      • He said this would likely lead to a lengthy closure and possibly design modifications.
      • The machinery at the plant needs just a few modifications to process passion fruit.
      • So I'm quite comfortable writing for those audiences, with slight modifications.
      • It can be used immediately in any diesel vehicle with no modifications or impact on warranties.
      Synonyms
      alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, improvement, refinement, revision, recasting, reshaping, refashioning, restyling, revamping, reworking, remodelling, remoulding, reconstruction, reorganization
      variation, conversion, transformation
      tailoring, customization
      revision, refinement, variation, improvement, amendment, adaptation, adjustment, change, alteration

Origin

Late 15th century (in Scots law, denoting the assessment of a payment): from French, or from Latin modificatio(n-), from modificare (see modify).

Definition of modification in US English:

modification

nounˌmädəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
  • 1The action of modifying something.

    修改,更改;改型,改装;改变

    the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification

    所提供部件应当无需多少修改就可相配。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Short of screening, no child and youngster will comply with treatment and diet modification.
    • If you are on medication to thin your blood then contact your doctor for modification of medicine.
    • Any diesel vehicle can use the fuel without modification and without invalidating manufacturers' guarantees.
    • That should be the standard day, subject to modification by the judge where that is considered appropriate.
    • But genetic modification does not stop at plants; it could include animals as well.
    • Where politics is based on argument and persuasion, education as a political tool is a form of behaviour modification.
    • The only major modification he had to make was to eat at home in the evenings instead of having a high-carb supper at the bowling club.
    • They could be produced by slave labour, through genetic modification, or by animal testing.
    • They call for modification of driving techniques, and awareness of the fact that there may be a problem.
    • The document then contains various language leaving the door open to further modification.
    • Each week they have a weigh in, after undergoing some serious workouts and eating modification.
    • Thus supporters of globalization are keen to temper its most unpopular effects by modification of neoliberal policies.
    • He said that this modification creating criminal offences would apply whenever new Community grading rules are made.
    • Far from being rigid or fixed, they are highly responsive to modification through fresh information.
    • It's just the nature of these rules which will always be vexed and under constant modification.
    • In many cases, cholesterol can be brought down by diet modification alone.
    • The following tips for lifestyle modification will go along way to protect one from heat related illness.
    • It is not likely to encourage modification of the proposals.
    Synonyms
    softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening, reduction, decrease, diminishing, lowering, abatement, mitigation
    1. 1.1 A change made.
      修改,改型,改变,改装
      there will be a number of modifications to the engines
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It goes without saying that certain modifications will have to be made to the shape to make it more practical.
      • Whether this exercise will now lead to modifications or legal changes is most unlikely.
      • Engine modifications have been carried out to prevent similar accidents.
      • The many modifications and innovations required had to be developed and refined through experience.
      • The machinery at the plant needs just a few modifications to process passion fruit.
      • The prototype proved successful and further modifications were made to improve it.
      • So I'm quite comfortable writing for those audiences, with slight modifications.
      • He said this would likely lead to a lengthy closure and possibly design modifications.
      • There are also modifications for people doing the workout surreptitiously at their desks.
      • But it also said the family's boat had modifications on its hull that reduced its buoyancy.
      • He stressed that the scheme was a trial, and modifications could be made.
      • The renovation is extensive involving a new floor and modifications to the roof.
      • The modifications being tried out will fetch millions of pounds more.
      • Under the changes, a fee will also be charged for modifications to properties where covenants still apply.
      • It can be used immediately in any diesel vehicle with no modifications or impact on warranties.
      • At least then it would be possible to get some feedback from the people who are to use it, allowing for any modifications.
      • Many had spent thousands of pounds on their vehicles, and showed officers their modifications.
      • This system is based on the one I have at work, with the modifications that I wanted.
      • Well, we have seen a few changes, a few modifications, and a few updates, since that time.
      • The Contractor shall make such adjustments and modifications which he proposes to make.
      Synonyms
      alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, improvement, refinement, revision, recasting, reshaping, refashioning, restyling, revamping, reworking, remodelling, remoulding, reconstruction, reorganization
      revision, refinement, variation, improvement, amendment, adaptation, adjustment, change, alteration

Origin

Late 15th century (in Scots law, denoting the assessment of a payment): from French, or from Latin modificatio(n-), from modificare (see modify).

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