convert
verb uk/kənˈvɜːt/ us/kənˈvɝːt/
(CHANGE)
B2 [ I or T ]（使）改变，（使）转变;（使）改信;（使）皈依
to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? 我们能把这间小卧室改建成第二间浴室吗？
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms? 把磅换算成公斤的公式是什么？
C2 [ I or T ]改变信仰（或态度）；归附，皈依
to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this
He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married. 他婚后皈依了天主教。
I used to hate exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it). 我以前不喜欢锻炼，但我姐姐改变了我。
- More examples
- Those who attempted to convert the heathen were put to death.
- The house, a former barn, has been attractively converted.
- They bought a converted mews.
- Nitrogen is converted into nitrates in the soil which plants can then use.
- You needn't bother telling us how recycling helps the environment, because you're preaching to the converted.
(SPORTS)
[ T ]（橄榄球）得附加分
in sport , to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot
convert
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ us/ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/
改变信仰（或习惯、生活方式）的人
someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living
a Christian/Buddhist convert 皈依基督教／佛教者
a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread 改食素食者／全麦面包者