modify
Meaning: To change something slightly; to make partial alterations
Modify means to make small changes to something without completely transforming it. It's often used for adjustments to plans, designs, behaviours, or systems. In grammar, a modifier is a word or phrase that describes another element. 'Genetically modified' (GM) refers to organisms with altered DNA.
Examples
- We may need to modify our plans depending on the weather. 根据天气情况,我们可能需要修改计划。Es posible que necesitemos modificar nuestros planes según el tiempo.天候によっては計画を修正する必要があるかもしれません。날씨에 따라 계획을 수정해야 할 수도 있습니다.
- The software has been modified to fix the bug. 该软件已被修改以修复错误。El software ha sido modificado para corregir el error.ソフトウェアはバグを修正するために修正されました。그 소프트웨어는 버그를 수정하기 위해 변경되었습니다.
- She modified her diet to include more vegetables. 她调整了饮食,加入了更多蔬菜。Ella modificó su dieta para incluir más verduras.彼女はより多くの野菜を含むように食事を変更しました。그녀는 채소를 더 많이 포함하도록 식단을 변경했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'modifier', from Latin 'modificare' meaning 'to limit, control, regulate', from 'modus' (measure, manner) + '-ficare' (to make), from 'facere' (to do). Related to 'mode', 'model', 'moderate', and 'modest'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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