modified

• 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。

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

1. Changed or adjustedB1formal

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

   修改过的或调整过的

   • 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.

   同义词adaptedadjustedalteredamendedchangedconvertedrevisedtransformed

   反义词intactoriginalsameunalteredunchangedunmodified

2. Mediocre or averageC1informalbritish

   Of only moderate quality; not very good.

   平庸或一般

   • 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.

   反义词excellentoutstandingsuperior

• 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。

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

1. Make partial changesB1formal

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

   修改

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

   同义词adjustalteramendrevisetweak

   反义词keepmaintainpreserveretain

2. Change slightlyB1formal

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

   修改

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

   同义词adaptadjustalteramendchangefine-tunerevisetweak

   反义词fixfreezemaintainpreserve

3. Grammar: qualify or limitB2formal

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

   修饰

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

   同义词limitqualifyrestrictspecify