新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

transform

英  [trænsˈfɔːm]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • transforms , transforming , transformed

    1[T 及物动词] 使改变 , 使转换

    To transform something into something else means to change or convert it into that thing.

    近义词

    change , convert

    双语例句

    例:

    Your metabolic rate is the speed at which your body transforms food into energy.

    你的新陈代谢率就是你的身体将食物转换成能量的速度。

    例:

    Delegates also discussed transforming them from a guerrilla force into a regular army.

    代表们也讨论了将他们从游击队改造为正规军的问题。

    2[T 及物动词] 改善 , 使改观 , 使改头换面

    To transform something or someone means to change them completely and suddenly so that they are much better or more attractive.

    近义词

    change , convert

    双语例句

    例:

    Industrialization transformed the world.

    工业化彻底改变了世界。

    例:

    The spread of the internet and mobile telephony have transformed society.

    互联网和移动电话的传播已经彻底改变了社会。

    例:

    Yeltsin was committed to completely transforming Russia into a market economy.

    叶利钦曾致力于将俄罗斯彻底转变为市场经济。

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