change
美[tʃendʒ] vi.改变，转变；交换，互换；换衣，更衣
n.变化，改变；交换，交替；零钱，找头；代替物
网络改变；变化；换；更改
1 . These large institutions make — and change —the rules to suit themselves.
这些大机构总是随意制定规定，而且说变就变。
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2 . 1998 was an important year for everyone: a time of change .
1998年对所有人来说都是重要的一年：那是个变革的时期。
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3 . Eisenhower used his muscle to persuade Congress to change the law.
艾森豪威尔用他的影响力说服国会修改了该项法律。
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4 . They have no wish for any change in the status quo.
他们不想改变现状。
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5 . South Africa was going through a period of irreversible change .
南非正在经历一场不可逆转的变革。
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1.an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another;
the change was intended to increase sales
2.a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event;
he attributed the change to their marriage
3.the action of changing something;
the change of government had no impact on the economy
4.the result of alteration or modification;
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
5.the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due;
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
6.a thing that is different;
he inspected several changes before selecting one
7.a different or fresh set of clothes;
she brought a change in her overnight bag
8.coins of small denomination regarded collectively;
he had a pocketful of change
9.money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency;
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
10. a difference that is usually pleasant;
he goes to France for variety
1.undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature;
She changed completely as she grew older
2.cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
3.make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
4.lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
switch to a different brand of beer
5.change clothes; put on different clothes;
Change before you go to the opera
6.exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
7.give to, and receive from, one another;
Would you change places with me?
8.change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
9.become deeper in tone;
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
10. remove or replace the coverings of;
Father had to learn how to change the baby