alter
verb uk/ˈɒl.tər/ us/ˈɑːl.tɚ/
(CHANGE)
B2 [ I or T ]（通常指轻微地）改动，修改;改变，（使）变化
to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change
We've had to alter some of our plans. 我们不得不对一些计划作了改动。
Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter. 尽管话费上涨了，上网费不会变。
Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle. 弃车不用使我们的生活方式发生了根本性的变化。
[ T ]改动（衣服使其更合身）
to change the size of clothes so that they fit better
I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered. 我把外套拿回店里去改一下。
- More examples
- Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly.
- These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene.
- You can alter the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way.
- Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse.
- Drugs can alter your perception of reality.
(REMOVE ORGANS)
[ T ] US阉割，切除
polite word for castrate or spay