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