- make or become different更改; 改变：
with obj. a proposal to change the law更改法律的提议
filters change the ammonia into nitrate
过滤器将氨转变为硝酸盐
no obj. the caterpillar begins to change to the chrysalis stage after two or three weeks.两三周后毛虫开始向蝶蛹阶段变化。
- no obj., with complement alter in terms of（某方面）改变：
the ferns began to change shape.
这些蕨类植物开始变形。
- no obj.(of traffic lights) move from one colour of signal to another（交通信号灯）变色。
- no obj.(of the moon) arrive at a fresh phase; become new（月亮）转成新月相; 转成新月。
- with obj. take or use another instead of改换：
she decided to change her name.
她决定改名。
- move from one to another换（乘）：
she had to change trains.
她必须换火车。
- no obj. move to a different train, bus, or underground line转车：
we had to change at Rugby.
我们要在拉格比转车。
- give up or get rid of (something) in exchange for something else把…换成…：
we changed the flagstones for quarry tiles.
我们把石板换成了地砖。
- remove (something, typically something dirty or faulty) and replace it with another of the same kind更换…（尤指肮脏或有故障的东西）：
he scarcely knew how to change a plug.
他不大知道怎么换插头。
- put a clean nappy on (a baby or young child)给（小孩）换尿布。
- engage a different gear in a motor vehicle（给机动车）换排挡：
he changed into second
他把车换到第二挡
with obj. wait for a gap and then change gear等一有空就换挡
figurative 〈喻〉with business concluded, the convention changes gear and a gigantic circus takes over the town.
商家都关门了, 街上换了景象, 一个大马戏团占领了整个城镇。
- exchange (a sum of money) for the same sum in a different currency or denomination兑换（货币）
- no obj. put different clothes on更衣：
he changed for dinner.
他为赴晚宴更衣。
- an act or process through which something becomes different变化; 转变：
the change from a nomadic to an agricultural society
从游牧社会到农业社会的转变
mass noun activities related to environmental change.与环境变化相关的活动。
- the substitution of one thing for another替换：
we need a change of government.
我们需要换个政府。
- an alteration or modification变更; 修改：
a change came over Eddie's face.
埃迪神情变了。
- a new or refreshingly different experience全新体验; 令人耳目一新的经历：
couscous makes an interesting change from rice.
吃惯大米, 尝尝蒸粗麦粉, 令人感到新鲜。
- in sing. a clean garment or garments as a replacement for something one is wearing干净衣物; 换洗衣物：
a change of socks.
换洗袜子。
- （the change或the change of life）informal the menopause〈非正式〉更年期, 绝经期。
- the moon's arrival at a fresh phase, typically at the new moon新月相（尤指新月）的出现。
- mass noun coins as opposed to banknotes硬币：
a handful of loose change.
一把零碎硬币。
- money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units零钱。
- money returned to someone as the balance of the sum paid for something找头。
- （一般作changes）an order in which a peal of bells can be rung钟乐敲打的一种套路。
- （Change或'Change）historical a place where merchants met to do business〈史〉商品交易所。
change address
- move house or business premises搬家; 迁址。
change colour
- blanch or flush（脸色）变白（或发红）。
change hands
- (of a business or building) pass to a different owner（生意, 楼房）转手。
- (of money or a marketable commodity) pass to another person in the course of a business transaction（交易中钱财或货品）转手。
a change is as good as a rest
- proverb a change of work or occupation can be as restorative or refreshing as a period of relaxation〈谚〉改换工作益如休养。
change one's mind
- adopt a different opinion or plan改变看法; 更改计划。
a change of air
- a different climate, typically as means of improving one's health改换环境（多指易地疗养）。
a change of heart
- a move to a different opinion or attitude改变见解; 改变态度。
change places
- exchange places or roles互换位置; 互换角色。
change step
- alter one's step so that the opposite leg is the one that marks time when marching（行军时）换步。
change the subject
- begin talking of something different, especially to avoid embarrassment（尤指为避免尴尬而）转换话题。
change one's tune
- express a very different opinion or behave in a very different way, especially in response to a change in circumstances（尤指为适应情况变化而）改口（或改变做法）, 见风使舵。
for a change
- contrary to how things usually happen or in order to introduce variety与惯常相反; 为了变变花样：
it's nice to be pampered for a change.
偶尔被关照一下还挺好的。
get no change out of
- Brit. informal fail to get information or a desired reaction from〈英, 非正式〉从…处一无所获。
ring the changes
- vary the ways of expressing, arranging, or doing something改变说法; 改变安排; 改变做法。
- ORIGIN: with allusion to bell-ringing and the different orders in which a peal of bells may be rung.
changeful
adjectivechange down
- Brit. engage a lower gear in a vehicle or on a bicycle〈英〉（把汽车或自行车上的变速器）换到低挡。
change over
- move from one system or situation to another（从一种体系或情况）转变成（另一种体系或情况）：
arable farmers have to change over to dairy farming.
耕种庄稼的农民不得不改而从事乳品业。
- swap roles or duties交换角色; 交换职责。
change up
- Brit. engage a higher gear in a vehicle or on a bicycle〈英〉（把汽车或自行车上的变速器）换到高挡。