amend

• 动词，指对文件、法律或声明进行修改或改进，通常是为了纠正错误或使意思更明确。

A verb used to indicate the act of making changes or improvements to a document, law, or statement, typically to correct errors or clarify meaning.

1. Make changes to improveB2formal

   To make minor changes to a document, law, or statement in order to correct or improve it.

   修订

   • The committee voted to amend the constitution.
   • She amended her will to include her new grandchild.
   • The author amended the manuscript before publication.

   同义词adjustalterchangecorrecteditemendimprovemodifyreviseupdate

   反义词damageimpairruinworsen

2. Correct or rectifyB2formal

   To make something right or better by removing faults or errors.

   修正

   • He amended his earlier statement to avoid confusion.
   • The company amended its policy after customer complaints.
   • They amended the contract to reflect the new terms.

   同义词correctemendfiximproverectifyredressremedyrevise

   反义词damageharmimpairspoilworsen