modifies; modified; modifying
modifies; modified; modifying
Learner's definition of MODIFY
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: to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts修改；改进；调整 -
We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one.我们可以帮你修整旧家，或者帮你建造新房。
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He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter.他改变了烹饪方法，用食用油代替了黄油。
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modify a plan调整计划
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She has modified her views on the matter.她改变了对那件事的看法。
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The design was modified to add another window.那个设计稍做了改动，增加了一扇窗户。
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We played a modified version of our favorite game.我们最喜欢那个游戏，玩的是它的改良版。
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grammar : to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words)修饰；限定 -
Adjectives usually modify nouns, and adverbs usually modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.形容词通常修饰名词，副词通常修饰动词、形容词和其他副词。
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In the phrase “a red hat,” the adjective “red” modifies the noun “hat.”在短语a red hat中，形容词red修饰名词hat。