1 [I,T] to become different or to make sb/sth different (使)改变:
This town has changed a lot since I was young.这个镇比我年轻的时候变了许多。Our plans have changed -- we leave in the morning.我们的计划已经改变─我们将在早上离开。His lottery win has not changed him at all.他彩票中了奖,可是他一点都没有变。 [SYN] alter 同义词为alter
2 [I,T] change (sb/sth) to/into sth;change (from A) (to/into B) to become a different thing; to make sb/sth take a different form (使)转化,变为:
The traffic lights changed from green to red.交通管理灯由绿色变成红色。They changed the spare bedroom into a study.他们把多余的卧室改成书房。The new job changed him into a more confident person.新工作使他变得更有信心。
3 [T] change sth (for sth) to take, have or use sth instead of sth else 更换:
Could I change this blouse for a larger size?可不可以把这件女装衬衫换大一点的尺寸?to change jobs换工作to change a wheel on a car换个汽车轮子to change direction转向Can I change my appointment from Wednesday to Thursday?我可以把星期三的约会改到星期四吗?
4 [T] to change sth (with sb) (used with a plural noun 与复数名词连用) to exchange sth with sb, so that you have what he/she had, and he/she has what you had 交换:
The teams change ends at half-time.两队在半场时互换场地。If you want to sit by the window I'll change seats with you.如果你想坐在窗口,我可以跟你换位子。 [SYN] swap 同义词为swap
5 [I,T] change (out of sth) (into sth) to take off your clothes and put different ones on 换衣服:
He's changed his shirt.他把衬衫换了。I had a shower and changed before going out.我出门之前淋了个浴,换了衣服。She changed out of her work clothes and into a clean dress.她把工作服脱下来,换上了一身干净衣裳。
Get changed is a common expression meaning ‘to change your clothes ’ You can get changed in the bedroom. 换衣服一般叫做get changed:You can get changed in the bedroom.你可以到卧室换衣服。
6 [T] to put clean things onto sb/sth 换上清洁的东西:
The baby's nappy needs changing.要给婴孩换尿布了。to change the bed (= to put clean sheets on)换床单
7 [T] change sth (for/into sth) to give sb money and receive the same amount back in money of a different type 兑换:
Can you change a ten-pound note for two fives?可以帮我把一张十英镑的纸币换成两张五英镑的吗?I'd like to change fifty pounds into US dollars.我想把五十英镑换成美元。
8 [I,T] to get out of one bus, train, etc and get into another 换车(包括公共汽车、火车等):
Can we get to London direct or do we have to change (trains)?我们能直达伦敦还是得换(火)车?
change hands to pass from one owner to another 转手;易手
change your mind to change your decision or opinion 改变决定或主意:
I'll have the green one. No, I've changed my mind -- I want the red one.我要绿的。不,我改变了主意─我还是要红的。change/swap places (with sb)→PLACE¹
change the subject to start talking about sth different 转换话题
change your tune(informal 非正式) to change your opinion or feelings about sth 改换口吻;改变看法
change your ways to start to live or behave in a different and better way from before 开始改进生活或行为方式
chop and change→CHOP¹
change over (from sth) (to sth) to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using sth else 改换(作业方法):
The theatre has changed over to a computerized booking system.戏院已改用计算机订票系统。
*change²
/tʃeɪndʒ ||; tʃendʒ/noun
1 [C,U] change (in/to sth) the process of becoming or making sth different 改变;变化:
There was little change in the patient's condition overnight.晚上病人的情况并没有什么改变。After two hot summers, people were talking about a change in the climate.过了两个炎热的夏天,大家都说气候变了。
2 [C] a change (of sth) something that you take, have or use instead of sth else 改动:
We must notify the bank of our change of address.我们得通知银行我们改了地址。I packed my toothbrush and a change of clothes.我装好牙刷和要换的衣服。
3 [U] the money that you get back if you pay more than the amount sth costs 找头:
If a paper costs 60p and you pay with a pound coin, you will get 40p change.要是报纸60便士一份,而你付了一英镑硬币,那么找给你的就是40便士。
4 [U] coins of low value 零钱:
He needs some change for the phone.他需要零钱打电话。Have you got change for a twenty-pound note? (= coins or notes of lower value that together make twenty pounds)你换得开一张二十英镑纸币吗?
a change for the better/worse a person, thing or situation that is better/worse than the one before 好转或恶化
a change of heart a change in your opinion or the way that you feel 意见或感觉的改变
for a change in order to do sth different from usual 改变常规;变变花样:
I usually cycle to work, but today I decided to walk for a change.我通常骑自行车上班,但今天我决定走路,换个花样。make a change to be enjoyable or pleasant because it is different from what you usually do 别开生面;一新耳目
change1/tʃendʒ; tʃeIndʒ/v 1 [I,T] to become different, or to make someone or something become different(使)变化﹐改变: She's changed a lot. 她变了许多。The club is changing its rules. 俱乐部要修改规则。change from sth to sth The traffic lights changed from green to red. 交通信号灯由绿转红。change (sb/sth) into/to sth These caterpillars change into moths. 这些毛虫会变成蛾。You can change the sofa to a bed. 你可以把这张沙发变成床。THESAURUS 同类词alter – to change something 更改﹐改变: Can we alter the date of the meeting? 我们能把会议日期改一下吗?adapt/adjust/modify – to change something slightly, especially your behaviour, ideas etc 使适应/调整/改进〔尤指对行为﹑观念等稍作调整〕: He's modified his opinions since then. 从那以后他修正了自己的观点。reform/reorganize/restructure – to change a system or organization 改革/改组/重组: plans to reform the tax system 改革税制的计划The company has been restructured from top to bottom. 这家公司自上而下进行了重组。transform/revolutionize – to change something completely 使改观/使彻底变革: They’ve completely transformed the city centre. 他们使市中心完全变了样。Computers have revolutionized the way we work. 电脑彻底改变了我们的工作方式。twist/distort/misrepresent – to deliberately change facts, information, someone's words etc 歪曲: He accused reporters of twisting his words. 他指责记者歪曲了他的话。2 [I,T] to stop doing or using one thing, and start doing or using something else 转换﹔转变: I changed jobs in May. 我在五月份换了工作。Are you changing your name? 你打算改名字?change (from sth) to sth We’ve changed to a new computer system. 我们换了一个新的电脑系统。Let's change the subject (=start talking about something else). 我们换个话题吧。3 change your mind to change your decision or opinion about something 改变主意﹐改变想法: +about I’ve changed my mind about leaving school. 对辍学一事我已经改变主意了。4 [I,T] to take off your clothes and put on different ones 换(衣服): Tony shaved and changed his shirt. 托尼刮了脸﹐换了件衬衫。+into/out of She changed into her swimsuit. 她换上泳装。He's upstairs getting changed . 他在楼上换衣服。5 [T] to put something new or different in place of something else 换上〔新的或不同的东西〕: Dad had to stop and change the tyre. 爸爸只得停车换轮胎。change the baby/a nappy (=put a clean NAPPY on a baby) 换尿布change the bed/the sheets (=put clean sheets on a bed) 换床单6 [I,T] to get out of one train, bus, or aircraft and into another in order to continue your journey 换乘﹐转乘: +at Change at Baker Street. 在贝克尔街倒车。We had to change planes. 我们必须转机。7 [T] if you change money, you give it to someone and they give it back to you in smaller amounts, or in money from a different country 换成〔零钱〕﹔兑换〔货币〕: Can you change a £20 note ? 你能把一张 20 英镑换成零钱吗?change sth into/for sth I’d like to change these pounds into euros. 我想把这些英镑换成欧元。8 [T] BrE to take something you bought back to the shop and get something else instead, or to allow a customer to do this [ exchange AmE 【美】] 【英】更换﹐调换〔购买或卖出的商品〕9 change hands to become someone else's property 易手﹐易主: The hotel's changed hands. 这家酒店已经易主。10 change your tune informal to start expressing a different opinion about something【非正式】改变论调[态度]change over phr v to stop doing or using one thing and start doing or using something different 改做﹔改用: change over (from sth) to sth We’re changing over to the new software next month. 我们下个月要改用这种新的软件。
change2n 1 [C,U] something that has become different, or when something becomes different 改变﹐变化﹐变更: +in recent changes in the law 法律的最新变更the need for political change 政治变革的需要We’d like a bigger house but I hate change. 我们想住更大的房子﹐但我又讨厌改变。+of Tom's had a change of heart (=his attitude has become different). 汤姆的态度改变了。2 [C] an action or event that involves replacing one thing with another 更换﹐替换﹐调换: The car needs an oil change. 这辆车要换机油。+of a change of government 政府的更迭change from sth to sth the change from sterling to euros 由英镑改为欧元3 [singular 单数] something that is interesting or enjoyable because it is different from what is usual〔有趣或令人愉快的〕变化﹐改变: I need a change . 我需要来个变化。Let's eat out for a change . 我们换换口味到外面去吃饭吧。‘Ron was on time.’‘That makes a change .’ “罗恩准时到了。”“这倒是新鲜事。”4 [U] a) the money you get back when you pay more than something costs 找回的零钱﹐找零﹐找头: Here's your change, sir. 这是您的找零﹐先生。b) coins not paper money 硬币: in change I have about a dollar in change. 我有一美元左右的零钱。see box at见 MONEY 方框c) coins or paper money that add up to the same value as a larger unit of money 零钱: +for Do you have change for $1? 你有一美元的零钱吗?5 change of clothes/underwear etc another set of clothes that you can use if necessary 备换的衣服/内衣等SMALL CHANGE
changechangechangeschangedchanging1verb (changes, changing, changed)1to become different: She has changed a lot since the last time I saw her – she looks much older. Water changes into ice when it gets very cold.2to make something different: At this restaurant they change the menu every week.3to put or take something in place of another thing: My new watch didn't work, so I took it back to the shop and changed it. I went to the bank to change my euros into dollars. Can you change a £5 note please? I need some pound coins.4(alsoget changed) to put on different clothes: I need to change before I go out. You need to get changed for football.5to get off a train or bus and get on another one: I have to change trains at Kings Cross.changechangechanges2noun1(pluralchanges) when something becomes different: The new government has made a lot of changes. There has been a change in the weather.2(no plural) the money that you get back if you pay more than the amount something costs: If a newspaper costs 60p and you pay with a pound coin, you will get 40p change.3(no plural) small pieces of money; coins: I haven't got any change.for a changebecause you want something different: Today we had lunch in a restaurant for a change.