新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conform

英  [kənˈfɔːm]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • conforms , conforming , conformed

    1[I 不及物动词] (与法律、愿望等)相符合

    If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.

    双语例句

    例:

    The lamp has been designed to conform to new safety standards.

    该灯设计得符合新的安全标准。

    例:

    The meat market can continue only if it is radically overhauled to conform with strict European standards.

    这个肉类市场只有经过彻底检查、严格遵守欧洲标准,才能继续营业。

    2[I 不及物动词] 与...非常相似

    If someone or something conforms to a pattern or type, they are very similar to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    I am well aware that we all conform to one stereotype or another.

    我很清楚我们所有人都能找到与自己非常相似的某种模式化形象。

    例:

    Like most 'peacetime wars' it did not conform to preconceived ideas.

    像大多数“和平时代的战争”一样,这和预想的不同。

    3[I 不及物动词] 守规矩

    If you conform, you behave in the way that you are expected or supposed to behave.

    双语例句

    例:

    Many children who can't or don't conform are bullied.

    许多不能或不愿顺从的孩子受到欺负。

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