modified

Describes something that has been changed or altered, often to improve or adapt it for a specific purpose.

ruОписывает что-то, что было изменено или модифицировано, часто для улучшения или адаптации к определённой цели.esDescribe algo que ha sido alterado o cambiado, a menudo para mejorarlo o adaptarlo a un fin determinado.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été changé ou altéré, souvent pour l'améliorer ou l'adapter à un objectif précis.deBeschreibt etwas, das geändert oder abgewandelt wurde, oft um es zu verbessern oder an einen bestimmten Zweck anzupassen.ptDescreve algo que foi alterado ou modificado, geralmente para melhorar ou adaptar a um propósito específico.zh表示某事物已经被改变或修改，常指为改进或适应特定目的而做的调整。arيصف شيئًا تم تغييره أو تعديله، غالبًا لتحسينه أو تكييفه لغرض معين.

1. Changed or adjusted B1 formal

   Altered in form, character, or function, often to improve or adapt.

   • The modified version of the software runs much faster.
   • They used a modified engine for the race car.
   • The recipe was modified to reduce the sugar content.

   ruИзмененный или скорректированныйesmodificado, ajustadofrmodifiédeVerändert oder angepasstptModificado ou ajustadozh修改过的或调整过的arمُعدَّل أو مُغيَّر

   المرادفات: adaptedadjustedalteredamendedchangedconvertedrevisedtransformed

   الأضداد: intactoriginalsameunalteredunchangedunmodified

2. Mediocre or average C1 informal british

   Of only moderate quality; not very good.

   • The food at the party was a bit modified, nothing special.
   • His performance was modified at best, not worth the ticket price.
   • She gave a modified effort, just enough to get by.

   ruПосредственный или среднийesmediocrefrMédiocre, de qualité moyennedeMittelmäßig oder durchschnittlichptMedíocre ou medianozh平庸或一般arمتوسط أو عادي الجودة

   الأضداد: excellentoutstandingsuperior

• more modified comparative form
• most modified superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or make it less extreme.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по внесению частичных или незначительных изменений во что-либо, обычно для улучшения или смягчения.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de realizar cambios parciales o menores en algo, generalmente con el fin de mejorarlo o suavizarlo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apporter des changements partiels ou mineurs à quelque chose, généralement pour l'améliorer ou l'atténuer.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas teilweise oder geringfügig zu ändern, oft um es zu verbessern oder abzuschwächen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alterações parciais ou pequenas em algo, geralmente para melhorar ou suavizar.zh表示对某事物进行部分或轻微的改动，通常是为了改进、调整或使其更合适。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إجراء تغيير جزئي أو طفيف في شيء ما، غالبًا لتحسينه أو تلطيفه أو تكييفه.

1. Make partial changes B1 formal

   To make small or partial changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable.

   • The engineer modified the design to reduce costs.
   • She modified her speech to suit the audience.
   • We need to modify the contract before signing.

   ruВносить измененияesModificar, hacer cambios parcialesfrmodifier partiellementdeÄndernptModificarzh修改arإجراء تعديلات جزئية

   المرادفات: adjustalteramendrevisetweak

   الأضداد: keepmaintainpreserveretain

2. Change slightly B1 formal

   To alter something slightly, usually to correct or adapt it.

   • He modified his approach after receiving feedback.
   • The software was modified to fix the bug.
   • They modified the schedule to accommodate everyone.

   ruИзменитьesmodificar ligeramentefrmodifier légèrementdeleicht ändernptModificarzh修改arعدّل

   المرادفات: adaptadjustalteramendchangefine-tunerevisetweak

   الأضداد: fixfreezemaintainpreserve

3. Grammar: qualify or limit B2 formal

   In grammar, to limit or qualify the meaning of a word, especially an adjective or adverb modifying a noun or verb.

   • In the phrase 'very fast', 'very' modifies the adjective 'fast'.
   • Adjectives modify nouns by describing them.
   • Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

   ruОпределятьesmodificar (en gramática)frmodifier (en grammaire)deBestimmenptModificarzh修饰arيُحدِّد

   المرادفات: limitqualifyrestrictspecify

• modified past participle
• modified past simple
• modifying present participle
• modifies third person singular