altered

• 形容某事物被改变或修改，与原来的状态不同。

Describes something that has been changed or modified from its original state.

1. Changed or modifiedB1formal

   Having been changed in some way, often to improve or adapt.

   被改变的

   • The altered design was more efficient than the original.
   • Her altered schedule allowed her to attend the meeting.
   • The document was altered to include the new terms.

   同义词adjustedchangedconverteddifferentmodifiedrevisedtransformed

   反义词originalsameunalteredunchangedunmodified

2. Adjusted for fitB1formal

   Modified to fit better, especially in clothing.

   改合的

   • She wore an altered dress that fit her perfectly.
   • The tailor provided an altered suit for the wedding.
   • His altered jeans were more comfortable after the adjustment.

   同义词adjustedfittedmodifiedtailored

• 动词，表示对某事物进行改变或修改，通常指轻微或部分的变动。

A verb used to indicate the act of changing or modifying something, typically in a minor or partial way.

1. Change or modifyB1formal

   To make something different in character, form, or condition.

   改变

   • The tailor altered the dress to fit perfectly.
   • We need to alter our plans due to the weather.
   • The new law will alter the way businesses operate.

   同义词adjustamendchangeconvertmodifyreshaperevisereworktransformvary

   反义词fixkeepmaintainpreserve

2. Adjust or adaptB1formal

   To change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective.

   调整

   • She altered the recipe to reduce the sugar content.
   • The engineer altered the design to improve efficiency.
   • He altered his approach after receiving feedback.

   同义词adaptadjustamendmodifyrevisetailortweak

   反义词fixkeepmaintainpreserve