reformation
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌref.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
改革
the act of making an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something
He's undergone something of a reformation - he's a changed man. 他经历了一番转变，成为了一个不同的人。
They are committed to the radical reformation of their society. 他们致力于彻底的社会改革。
See: reform
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- The group has undergone several reformations.
- They want to see proof of his moral reformation.
- The church gave advice to bring people to repentance and reformation.