modification
noun uk/ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɑː.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(CHANGE)
C1 [ C or U ]改变,修改
a change to something, usually to improve it
Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple. 把发动机改造成使用无铅汽油很简单。
A couple of modifications and the speech will be perfect. 只要稍加修改这篇演讲就完美无缺了。
Synonyms: adjustment (CHANGE)alterationamendmentchange (BECOMING DIFFERENT)
(LANGUAGE)
[ U ] language specialized(用词语)修饰
the fact of a word acting as a modifier of another