reform
名词 n.
动词 v.
英 /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/|/ɹɪˈfɔːm/
美 /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/|/ɹɪˈfɔɹm/|/ɹəˈfɔɹm/
英文释义
名词 n.
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The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
— The elections need to undergo a serious reform.
动词 v.
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To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.
— to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal
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To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
— It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.
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To form again or in a new configuration.
— This product contains reformed meat.
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.
词源 2
From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.
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