Modify 对比 Shift

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Modify

前 2000（常见） B2 verb

Shift

前 1000（非常常见） B1 noun

最常见: Shift

	Modify	Shift
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ʃɪft/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ʃɪft/"]/
含义	改变某事以使其更好或不同。 Change something to make it better or different.	把某物从一个地方移动到另一个地方。 To move something from one place to another.
例句	You can modify the document by adding new sections.	I need to shift my focus from social media to studying.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B1
词性	verb	noun
搭配	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something	double, long, split, do, work, be on, begin, start, end, work, manager, supervisor, in shifts, on a/​the shift, distinct, dramatic, fundamental, be, mark, represent, occur, take place, shift between, shift (away) from, shift in
反义	maintain, preserve, keep	stay, remain, fix
常见错误	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 'lift' — 'shift' means to move, not to pick up, Using 'shift' without an object — always needs something to be shifted, Incorrect preposition use — remember 'shift to' for changing focus
用法说明	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.	在各种情况下使用，比如移动物体、改变注意力或修改计划。在严格的正式写作中不太合适。 Used in various contexts, such as moving objects, changing focus, or modifying plans. Less appropriate in strictly formal writings.

在真实片段中看它

The Wire › S1 E1

at 2:00 in the damn morning, on a midnight shift.

Chernobyl › S1 E1

Call in the day shift, Comrade Akimov.

The Pitt › S1 E1

No epidural, no subdural, no midline shift in the brain.

The Wire › S1 E1

at 2:00 in the damn morning, on a midnight shift.

Chernobyl › S1 E1

Call in the day shift, Comrade Akimov.

Shift

常见问题：Modify 对比 Shift

Modify和Shift 有什么区别？

Modify: Change something to make it better or different. Shift: To move something from one place to another.

哪个更常见：Modify和Shift？

Shift 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Modify和Shift？

Modify 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

Modify和Shift 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Modify: B2, Shift: B1。

Modify和Shift 是什么词性？

Modify: verb, Shift: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections. Shift: I need to shift my focus from social media to studying.

我可以互换使用 Modify和Shift 吗？

不总是。Modify和Shift 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。