edit

• 表示对文字、音视频等材料进行修改、校订或剪辑，使其适合发表或使用的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it.

1. Revise textB1formal

   To prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or modifying it.

   编辑

   • She edited the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • The editor edited the article for clarity and style.
   • He spent hours editing his essay to meet the word count.

   同义词amendcondensecopyeditcorrectemendmodifypolishproofreadredactrephrasereviserewrite

   反义词distortgarblemangle

2. Modify digital contentA2informal

   To make changes to digital files, such as images, videos, or audio recordings.

   编辑

   • I need to edit this photo before posting it online.
   • She edited the video to remove the background noise.
   • He used software to edit the audio track.

   同义词adjustalterchangecutmanipulatemodifyprocessretouchreviserework

3. Alter or adjustB1informal

   To make changes to something to improve it or adapt it to a specific purpose.

   编辑

   • The director edited the script to fit the budget.
   • You can edit your profile settings at any time.
   • They edited the schedule to include more breaks.

   同义词adjustalteramendmodifypolishrefinereviserework

   反义词keepleavepreserve

短语动词变体edit out