alteration
noun uk/ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɑːl.t̬əˈreɪ.ʃən/
C1 [ C ]（通常指轻微地）改动，修改；改变，（使）变化
a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something
Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents. 因为文件被篡改一事，数名警察正接受讯问。
The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in. 我们搬进来的时候，房子已经该大修了。
Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary. 或许有必要对我们最初的计划作一些改动。
Synonyms: adjustment (CHANGE)amendmentchange (BECOMING DIFFERENT)modification (CHANGE)mutation
[ C or U ]（对衣服尺寸和形状的）改动
a change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better
She's getting some alterations done to her dress. 她对衣服做了些改动。
C1 [ U ]变化（过程）
the process of changing something
The landscape has undergone considerable alteration. 这里的风景发生了很大改变。
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- It was a long haul , but the alterations to the house are finished at last.
- Major alterations meant that a large part of the gallery was closed for several years.
- They underestimated the cost of alterations and repairs and failed to finish the project.
- Any alterations to the original plan have to be approved by the committee.
- A network of old tunnels was discovered by workmen making alterations to a property in the old town.