retool
/riːˈtuːl/verb
with obj.
1- equip (a factory) with new or adapted tools给（工厂）更换机械设备。
1.1
- chiefly N. Amer. adapt or alter (someone or something) to make them more useful or suitable〈主北美〉改造, 改变：
he likes to retool the old stories to make them relevant for today's kids.
他喜欢改编老故事使其适合当今儿童。
1.2
- no obj. adapt or prepare oneself for something使自己适应; 做好准备：
perhaps one can even retool for the afterlife.
也许人们甚至可以为死后做准备。