趴趴兵营之同型词归类9

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adjust  •  modify  •  amend  •  revise •  qualify
These words all mean to change sth, often slightly, in order to make it better suited to a situation.

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS
►  to adjust/​modify/​revise your  ideas
►  to modify/​amend/​revise a  text/​constitution
►  to modify/​amend/​qualify a  statement
►  to adjust/​modify/​amend/​revise sth  slightly
►  to modify/​amend/​revise/​qualify sth  heavily
►  to adjust/​modify/​revise sth  constantly

adjust [ T ]  
to change sth slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
Children are sensitive to disapproval and  adjust  their behaviour accordingly.

modify [ T ] ( rather formal )  
to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
These ideas are still used today, though in a slightly modified form.
NOTE   adjust  or  modify?   Adjust is used especially to talk about changing the setting on a piece of equipment:  to  adjust  the setting/dial/volume/speed/angle/level/tension/clock/sails/straps . It is often a continuous process, in response to changing conditions:  to  adjust  sth continually/constantly/accordingly .  Modify  is used especially to talk about making a more permanent change to a piece of equipment in order to make it perform a new function. You can also either  adjust  or  modify  your  behaviour  or  language  according to the situation you find yourself in.

amend [ T ] ( rather formal )  
to change a law, document or statement slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it
Parliament will vote to amend the constitution.

revise [ T ]  
to change your opinions or plans, for example because of sth you have learned
The procedures are continually revised — it is very difficult to keep up with the latest version.  
   You can  revise  your  opinion ,  ideas  or a  decision , as well as  plans  or  arrangements . An official body may  revise  the  constitution , a  policy , a  law  or  guidelines . In business a person may need to  revise  a  draft , an  estimate, figures  or a  proposal .

qualify [ T ] ( rather formal )  
to add sth to a previous statement to make the meaning less strong or less general
I want to qualify what I said earlier — I didn't mean he couldn't do the job, only that he would need supervision.

adjust [ T ] 适应，调整
to change sth slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
稍微地改变某事，使之更适合一整套的条件，或者使得更好的工作
Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
孩子们对批评是很敏感的，会因此调整他们的行为。

adjust [ T ] 调整、调节、校准、使适合
to change sth slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
稍微改变某事使得它更适合与新的环境或者使得更好的工作
Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
孩子们对与不赞成的事情很敏感，从而调整他们的行为
modify [ T ] ( rather formal ) 更改、修改
to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
稍稍调整某物，尤其色为了他更适合与特殊的目的
These ideas are still used today, though in a slightly modified form.
这些观念至今任然被使用，虽然在形式上有点改动
NOTE adjust or modify? Adjust is used especially to talk about changing the setting on a piece of equipment: to adjust the setting/dial/volume/speed/angle/level/tension/clock/sails/straps . It is often a continuous process, in response to changing conditions: to adjust sth continually/constantly/accordingly . Modify is used especially to talk about making a more permanent change to a piece of equipment in order to make it perform a new function. You can also either adjust or modify your behaviour or language according to the situation you find yourself in.
“ajust”特别用来说调节对机器的安装，调节安装/仪表盘/音量/速度/角度/水平/拉力/时钟/航行/肩带
它往往是根据环境的改变而不断调整的过程。
“modify”特别是用来说对一台设备做固定的改变使得它能更好的实现新的功能。
你当然也可以根据自己所发现的情况调整、更改你的行为或者语言
amend [ T ] ( rather formal ) 修正、改进、改正
to change a law, document or statement slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it
改变法律、公文、陈述来纠正错误或者改进它
Parliament will vote to amend the constitution.
国会将投票据顶修正宪法
revise [ T ] 修订、校正、修正、修改
to change your opinions or plans, for example because of sth you have learned
修改想法、计划，比如受你所学知道等影响
The procedures are continually revised — it is very difficult to keep up with the latest version.
程序需要不断的修订，她难以赶上最新的版本
You can revise your opinion , ideas or a decision , as well as plans or arrangements . An official body may revise the constitution , a policy , a law or guidelines . In business a person may need to revise a draft , an estimate, figures or a proposal .
你可以修改你的想法，注意、决定、以及计划、安排。一个官员或许可以修订宪法、政策、法律、方针。生意人需要修改草案、评估、数字、建议
qualify [ T ] ( rather formal ) 限定、限制
to add sth to a previous statement to make the meaning less strong or less general
I want to qualify what I said earlier — I didn\'t mean he couldn\'t do the job, only that he would need supervision.
我想对我之前所说的做出些限定。  这并不是意味着他不能做这项工作，只是因为他需要些监督。



can you give us the translation of these contents. because it is a little difficult  to translate some sentences.

maybe i  can understand the meanings ,but i don\'t  know  how to express.   sigh……

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