Alter 对比 Change 对比 Modify 对比 Revise 对比 Transform

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Alter

10000 以上（较少见） B2 verb

Change

前 1000（非常常见） A1 verb

Modify

前 2000（常见） B2 verb

Revise

前 1000（非常常见） B1 verb

Transform

前 1000（非常常见） B2 verb

	Alter	Change	Modify	Revise	Transform
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə// 🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//	🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //rɪˈvaɪz// 🇺🇸 //rɪˈvaɪz//	🇬🇧 /["/trænsˈfɔːm/","/trænsˈfɔːmz/","/trænsˈfɔːmd/","/trænsˈfɔːmɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/trænsˈfɔːrm/","/trænsˈfɔːrmz/","/trænsˈfɔːrmd/","/trænsˈfɔːrmɪŋ/"]/
含义	更改某事。 To change something.	让某事变得不同 to make something different	改变某事以使其更好或不同。 Change something to make it better or different.	学习或更改某物以改善它。 To study or change something to improve it.	彻底改变某事 to change something completely
例句	The dress was altered to fit better.	I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.	You can modify the document by adding new sections.	I need to revise my notes before the exam.	The new technology will transform the way we communicate.
语域	中性	中性	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	A1	B2	B1	B2
词性	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
搭配	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something	revise for an exam, revise a document, revise a proposal, revise your work, revise a plan	considerably, dramatically, fundamentally, help (to), be used to, from, into, the ability to transform somebody/​something, the power to transform somebody/​something, considerably, dramatically, fundamentally, help (to), be used to, from, into, the ability to transform somebody/​something, the power to transform somebody/​something
反义	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, keep	ignore, neglect, overlook	maintain, preserve
常见错误	Confusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.	Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.	Confusing with 'modification', which is the noun form., Using 'modify' without an object, which is incorrect., Overusing 'modify' instead of synonyms like 'change' or 'adjust' in casual speech.	Confused with 'review'; 'revise' implies making changes, while 'review' means to look over., Using 'revise' without an object; it should always be 'revise something'., Using 'revise' in contexts that require 'edit'; be sure to consider the difference.	Confused with 'transpose' when referring to changing order., Using 'transform' without a clear object., Overusing in informal contexts.
用法说明	当你想表示变化或修改时使用'改变'。它比'更改'更正式。避免用于非常小或琐碎的调整。 Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.	在谈论修改或改变时使用'改变'。在口语和书面英语中都适用，无论是随意还是正式的场合。避免在需要更具体的术语时使用，比如'transform'或'alter'。 Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.	在讨论计划、文件或物体的变化时使用'修改'。它是中性的，因此在大多数情况下都合适，比如学术或商业环境。 Use 'modify' when discussing changes to plans, documents, or objects. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, such as academic or business settings.	在谈论复习材料或进行改进时使用'复习'。它在学术环境中很常见，但也可以应用于工作项目。避免在随意对话中使用。 Use 'revise' when talking about reviewing materials or making improvements. It's common in academic contexts but can also apply to work projects. Avoid using it in casual conversations.	在科学、个人变化或艺术等语境中使用'转变'。避免在过于随意的场合使用。 Use 'transform' in contexts like science, personal change, or arts. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

在真实片段中看它

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Succession › S1 E1

And you never lawyered the trust change.

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Change

常见问题：Alter 对比 Change 对比 Modify 对比 Revise 对比 Transform

Alter、Change、Modify、Revise和Transform 有什么区别？

Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different Modify: Change something to make it better or different. Revise: To study or change something to improve it. Transform: to change something completely

Alter、Change、Modify、Revise和Transform 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Alter: B2, Change: A1, Modify: B2, Revise: B1, Transform: B2。

Alter、Change、Modify、Revise和Transform 是什么词性？

Alter: verb, Change: verb, Modify: verb, Revise: verb, Transform: verb.

能各给一个例子吗？

Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections. Revise: I need to revise my notes before the exam. Transform: The new technology will transform the way we communicate.

我可以互换使用 Alter、Change、Modify、Revise和Transform 吗？

不总是。Alter、Change、Modify、Revise和Transform 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。