convert
Significado: To change from one form, purpose, or belief to another
Convert means to change something into a different form, use, or function. It can refer to physical transformations, such as converting a building into flats, or abstract changes, like converting currency or file formats. It also commonly refers to changing one's religion or beliefs. As a noun, a convert is someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
Ejemplos
- They plan to convert the old warehouse into luxury flats. 他们计划将旧仓库改建成豪华公寓。Planean convertir el antiguo almacén en apartamentos de lujo.彼らは古い倉庫を高級マンションに改装する予定です。그들은 오래된 창고를 고급 아파트로 개조할 계획입니다.
- Can you convert these pounds into euros for me? 你能帮我把这些英镑换成欧元吗?¿Puedes convertirme estas libras en euros?このポンドをユーロに両替してもらえますか?이 파운드를 유로로 환전해 주시겠어요?
- He converted to Buddhism after travelling through Asia. 他在游历亚洲后皈依了佛教。Se convirtió al budismo después de viajar por Asia.彼はアジアを旅行した後、仏教に改宗しました。그는 아시아를 여행한 후 불교로 개종했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'convertir', from Latin 'convertere' meaning 'to turn around, transform', from 'con-' (together, intensive) + 'vertere' (to turn). Related to 'reverse', 'diverse', 'universe', 'verse', and 'version'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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