change

美 [tʃeɪndʒ]英 [tʃeɪndʒ]
  • v.变化;改变;使不同;更换(衣服或尿布);转换;换(床单等);(使)变换,改换,变成;替代;兑换;换衣服;换乘;互换;找零;退换;将…换成零钱
  • n.(会令人感兴趣或可喜的)变化;改变;变更;变革;更换;替代;硬币;换车;找给的零钱;辅币;替代物;额外一套衣物(等)

复数: changes 过去式: changed 现在分词: changing 过去分词: changed 第三人称单数: changes

changechange

verb

(使)变化 become/make different

1

改变;变化
to become different

Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.

里克一点儿没变,他和上学时一模一样。

changing attitudes towards education

不断变化的对教育的看法

Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.

买彩票中奖后她的生活完全变了。

2

使不同
to make sb/sth different

Fame hasn't really changed him.

名声并没有使他有丝毫改变。

Computers have changed the way people work.

计算机改变了人的工作方式。

3

(使)变换,改换,变成
to pass or make sb/sth pass from one state or form into another

Caterpillars change into butterflies.

毛虫变成蝴蝶。

Wait for the traffic lights to change.

等待交通灯变换颜色。

The lights changed from red to green.

交通灯已由红变绿。

With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince.

她魔杖一挥,把青蛙变成了英俊的王子。

4

转换;变更
to stop having one state, position or direction and start having another

Leaves change colour in autumn.

树叶在秋天改变颜色。

The wind has changed direction.

风向已经变了。

Our ship changed course.

我们的船改变了航向。

代替 replace

5

替代;替换;更换
to replace one thing, person, service, etc. with sth new or different

I want to change my doctor.

我想另找一位医生看病。

We change our car every two years.

我们的车每两年更换一次。

We changed the car for a bigger one.

我们换了一辆较大的车。

Marie changed her name when she got married.

玛丽婚后改了姓。

She changed her name to his.

她改用了他的姓氏。

That back tyre needs changing.

那个后轮胎需要更换。

交换 exchange

6

互换;交换
to exchange positions, places, etc. with sb else, so that you have what they have, and they have what you have

At half-time the teams change ends.

球队在半场时交换场地。

Can we change seats?

咱们可以交换一下座位吗?

Can I change seats with you?

我可以和您换一下座位吗?

衣物 clothes

7

换衣服;更(衣)
to put on different or clean clothes

I went into the bedroom to change.

我走进卧室更衣。

She changed into her swimsuit.

她换上了游泳衣。

You need to change out of those wet things.

你该把那些湿衣服换掉。

I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on) .

我没时间在聚会前更换衣服。

I didn't have time to change clothes before the party.

我没时间在聚会前更换衣服。

婴儿 baby

8

更换(衣服或尿布)
to put clean clothes or a clean nappy / diaper on a baby

She can't even change a nappy.

她连换尿布都不会。

The baby needs changing.

该给婴儿换尿布了。

There are baby changing facilities in all our stores.

我们所有的商店都有供顾客给婴儿换尿布的地方。

床 bed

9

换(床单等)
to put clean sheets, etc. on a bed

to change the sheets

换床单

Could you help me change the bed?

你帮我换一下床单好吗?

钱 money

10

把(货币)兑换(成另一种货币)
to exchange money into the money of another country

Where can I change my traveller's cheques?

哪里可以兑换旅行支票?

to change dollars into yen

把美元兑换成日元

11

将…换成零钱
to exchange money for the same amount in different coins or notes

Can you change a £20 note?

你能把一张20英镑的钞票换成零钱吗?

to change a dollar bill for four quarters

把一元美钞换为四个二十五分币

货品 goods

12

退换;掉换
to exchange sth that you have bought for sth else, especially because there is sth wrong with it; to give a customer a new item because there is sth wrong with the one they have bought

This shirt I bought's too small─I'll have to change it for a bigger one.

我买的这件衬衫太小,得换件大的。

Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam.

夫人,我们当然会给您掉换件大号的。

公共汽车;火车;飞机 bus/train/plane

13

换乘;转乘
to go from one bus, train, etc. to another in order to continue a journey

Where do I have to change?

我该在哪儿换车?

Change at Reading (for London).

在雷丁换车(去伦敦)。

I stopped in Moscow only to change planes.

我为了转机才在莫斯科停留。

习语

to pass to a different owner

这房子已几易其主。
The house has changed hands several times.

to change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of sth else; to change from supporting one person or thing to another

to change a decision or an opinion

什么都不能让我改变主意。
Nothing will make me change my mind.

to express a different opinion or behave in a different way when your situation changes

等着瞧吧,到他遇上这事时,他很快就会改变调子了。
Wait until it happens to him─he'll soon change his tune.

to start to live or behave in a different way from before

to keep changing your mind or what you are doing

people cannot change their character, especially if they have a bad character

14

改变…的位置
to move things or people into different positions

You've changed all the furniture around.

你改变了所有家具的位置。

15

恢复原状;还原;复原
to return to a previous situation, form, etc.

16

换上(原来穿的衣服)
to take off your clothes and put on what you were wearing earlier

She changed back into her work clothes.

她又换上了工作服。

17

把(钱)换成(原货币)
to exchange an amount of money into the currency that it was in before

You can change back unused dollars into pounds at the bank.

你可以到银行把没有用掉的美元兑换回英镑。

18

(开车等)换低一挡,换成低速挡,减速
to start using a lower gear when you are driving a car, etc.

Change down into second.

把车速调低到第二挡。

19

改变系统(或位置)
to change from one system or position to another

The farm has changed over to organic methods.

农场已改用有机肥料的耕作方法。

20

(开车等)换高一挡,换成高速挡,加速
to start using a higher gear when driving a car, etc.

Change up into fifth.

把车速调高到第五挡。

noun

差别 difference

1

改变;变化;变更;变革
the act or result of sth becoming different

a change in the weather

天气的变化

important changes to the tax system

税收制度的重大变革

There was no change in the patient's condition overnight.

病人整夜病情不变。

She is someone who hates change.

她是十分讨厌变革的那种人。

social/political/economic change

社会 / 政治 / 经济变革

新奇有趣的事 sth new and interesting

2

(会令人感兴趣或可喜的)变化,变更
the fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, enjoyable, etc.

Finishing early was a welcome change .

能早日结束是个可喜的变化。

Let's stay in tonight for a change .

咱们今晚换换口味,就待在家里吧。

Can you just listen for a change ?

换你当一回听众,好吗?

It makes a change to read some good news for once.

破例读到点好消息,真让人高兴。

代替 replacing sth

3

替代;更换;替代物
the process of replacing sth with sth new or different; a thing that is used to replace sth

a change of address

地址的变更

a change of government

政府的更迭

a change from agriculture to industry

从农业向工业转换

There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai.

我们在迪拜着陆后将更换机组人员。

Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good.

咱们出去度周末吧,换换环境会对你有好处的。

衣物 of clothes

4

额外一套衣物(等)
an extra set of clothes, etc.

She packed a change of clothes for the weekend.

她已收拾好度周末的一套换洗衣物。

I keep a change of shoes in the car.

我在车里放有一双供替换的鞋。

钱 money

5

找给的零钱;找头
the money that you get back when you have paid for sth giving more money than the amount it costs

Don't forget your change!

别忘了找给你的零钱!

That's 40p change.

这是找给您的40便士。

The ticket machine gives change.

自动售票机可以找零。

6

辅币;硬币;分币
coins rather than paper money

Do you have any change for the phone?

你有打电话的硬币吗?

a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar)

总值一元钱的硬币

I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip.

我没有零钱留下来付小费。

He puts his loose change in a money box for the children.

他把身上的零钱放进了给孩子的钱箱。

Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount) ?

你能换给我十英镑的零钱吗?

公共汽车;火车;飞机 of bus/train/plane

7

换车;转车;换机
an occasion when you go from one bus, train or plane to another during a journey

The journey involved three changes.

这趟旅行中转过三次。

习语

a person, thing, situation, etc. that is better/worse than the previous or present one

if you have a change of heart , your attitude towards sth changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc.

an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.

to get no help or information from sb

an event or a series of events that has started to happen and will cause important changes or results

银行界刮起了改革之风。
A wind of change was blowing through the banking world.

change

频次

  • 1
    N-VAR 变化;改变;变革
    If there is a change in something, it becomes different.

    The ambassador appealed for a change in US policy...

    大使呼吁美国在政策上作出改变。

  • 2
    N-SING (令人愉快的)变化,改变
    If you say that something is a change or makes a change, you mean that it is enjoyable because it is different from what you are used to.

    It is a complex system, but it certainly makes a change...

    这是个复杂的体系,不过确实有所改变。

  • 3
    VERB 改用;改做
    If you change from one thing to another, you stop using or doing the first one and start using or doing the second.

    His doctor increased the dosage but did not change to a different medication...

    他的医生加大了剂量,不过没有换药。

  • 4
    V-ERG (使)变化;(使)改变
    When something changes or when you change it, it becomes different.

    We are trying to detect and understand how the climates change...

    我们正努力探寻并理解气候是如何变化的。

  • 5
    VERB 更换;替换
    To change something means to replace it with something new or different.

    I paid £80 to have my car radio fixed and I bet all they did was change a fuse...

    我花80英镑让人把我车上的收音机修了修,可我敢肯定,他们只是换了根保险丝。

  • 6
    VERB 换(衣服);更衣
    When you change your clothes or change, you take some or all of your clothes off and put on different ones.

    Ben had merely changed his shirt...

    本仅仅换了件衬衫。

  • 7
    N-COUNT 替换衣服;备用衣服
    A change of clothes is an extra set of clothes that you take with you when you go to stay somewhere or to take part in an activity.

    He stuffed a bag with a few changes of clothing.

    他往包里塞了几套换洗衣服。

  • 8
    VERB 换(床单)
    When you change a bed or change the sheets, you take off the dirty sheets and put on clean ones.

    After changing the bed, I would fall asleep quickly...

    换了床单,我很快就能睡着。

  • 9
    VERB 给(婴儿)换尿布;换(尿布)
    When you change a baby or change its nappy or diaper, you take off the dirty one and put on a clean one.

    She criticizes me for the way I feed or change him...

    她批评我不会给他喂奶、不会换尿布。

  • 10
    VERB 转乘,换乘(交通工具);转车;转机
    When you change buses, trains, or planes or change, you get off one bus, train, or plane and get on to another in order to continue your journey.

    At Glasgow I changed trains for Greenock...

    我在格拉斯哥改乘去格里诺克的火车。

  • 11
    VERB 换(挡)
    When you change gear or change into another gear, you move the gear lever on a car, bicycle, or other vehicle in order to use a different gear.

    The driver tried to change gear, then swerved...

    司机试图换挡,接着突然转向。

  • 13
    N-UNCOUNT 找零;找头
    Your change is the money that you receive when you pay for something with more money than it costs because you do not have exactly the right amount of money.

    'There's your change.' — 'Thanks very much.'...

    “您的找头。”——“多谢。”

  • 14
    N-UNCOUNT 硬币
    Change is coins, rather than paper money.

    Thieves ransacked the office, taking a sack of loose change...

    窃贼洗劫了办公室,拿走了一口袋散币。

  • 15
    N-UNCOUNT 零钱
    If you have change for larger notes, bills, or coins, you have the same value in smaller notes, bills, or coins, which you can give to someone in exchange.

    The courier had change for a £10 note.

    快递员能破开10英镑的纸币。

  • 16
    VERB 兑换(货币);换(零钱)
    When you change money, you exchange it for the same amount of money in a different currency, or in smaller notes, bills, or coins.

    You can expect to pay the bank a fee of around 1% to 2% every time you change money...

    每次到银行换币都会要求付1%到2%的手续费。

  • 17
    PHRASE 换换口味;变个花样
    If you say that you are doing something or something is happening for a change, you mean that you do not usually do it or it does not usually happen, and you are happy to be doing it or that it is happening.

    Now let me ask you a question, for a change...

    现在换我来问你一个问题吧。

  • 18
    to change for the better→ see:better

noun

1
the action of changing something
the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election
2
a different or fresh set of clothes
she brought a change in her overnight bag
3
a thing that is different
he inspected several changes before selecting one
4
a difference that is usually pleasant
he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Synonym: variety
5
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the change was intended to increase sales
this storm is certainly a change for the worse
the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
Synonym: alteration modification
6
the result of alteration or modification
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains
7
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
8
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
9
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
he had a pocketful of change
10
a relational difference between states;especially between states before and after some event
he attributed the change to their marriage

verb

1
undergo a change;become different in essence;losing one's or its original nature
She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night
2
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
Synonym: alter vary
3
cause to change;make different;cause a transformation
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonym: alter modify
4
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
convert centimeters into inches
convert holdings into shares
Synonym: exchange commute convert
5
remove or replace the coverings of
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
6
change clothes;put on different clothes
Change before you go to the opera
7
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes
Synonym: switch shift
8
become deeper in tone
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
Synonym: deepen
9
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Synonym: transfer
10
give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
Synonym: exchange interchange

数据来源:WordNet

  1. What we need now is a change of focus .

    我们现在需要的是改变对事物的看法。

  2. There 's still time to change your mind .

    你还有时间改变主意。

  3. A change of job would do you the world of good .

    换一下工作会对你大有好处。

  4. I made only a few small changes to the report .

    我对报告只做了几处小改动。

  5. There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced .

    引进新系统后一定会发生变化。

  6. There have been many changes in recent years .

    近几年发生了许多变化。

  7. Many people feel that the law should be changed .

    许多人都觉得这项法律应该修改。

  8. Down through the years this town has seen many changes .

    这些年来这座城市发生了许多变化。

  9. There is a growing realization that changes must be made .

    越来越多的人认识到改革势在必行。

  10. Do you think these latest changes will do any good ?

    你认为最近这些变化有什么作用吗?

  11. It was a chance meeting that would change my life .

    那次偶然的会面改变了我的一生。

  12. Nothing , but nothing would make him change his mind .

    没有什么,绝对没有什么会使他改变主意。

  13. All these changes happened over a period of time .

    所有这些变化都是在一段时间内发生的。

  14. The new management intends to institute a number of changes .

    新任管理层打算实行一些改革。

  15. There were calls for major changes to the welfare system .

    有人要求对福利制度进行重大改革。

  16. I can 't keep up with all the changes .

    我并非所有的变化都能跟得上。

  17. There is strong public support for the change .

    公众大力支持这一变革。

  18. We change our car every two years .

    我们的车每两年更换一次。

  19. The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years .

    3万多年以来,人的体形没有多大变化。

  20. If you should change your mind , do let me know .

    假如你改变主意的话,一定要告诉我。

  21. Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law .

    迫使政府修改法律的压力不断增加。

  22. Many changes took place between the two world wars .

    两次世界大战之间发生了很多变化。

  23. She had given up all thought of changing her job .

    她打消了所有换工作的念头。

  24. There 's going to be a change in the weather .

    天气将有变化。

  25. I didn 't have time to change clothes before the party .

    我没时间在聚会前更换衣服。

  26. Changing schools made a big difference to my life .

    转学对我的一生有着重大影响。

  27. She has not changed much over the years .

    这些年来她没有多大变化。

  28. Where do I have to change ?

    我该在哪儿换车?

  29. Great art has the power to change lives .

    伟大艺术品的力量可以改变人们的生活。

  30. It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low .

    结论是,需要作出的变更程度很低。

change alter convert modify transform turn vary 【导航词义:改变,变化】
change v. 改变,变更
〔辨析〕

普通用词,可指任何变化,强调与原先的情况有明显的不同。

〔例证〕

A witch changed the boy into a mouse.

女巫把那男孩变成了一只老鼠。

The economic situation has changed considerably.

经济形势已发生了相当大的变化。

The leaves on the trees change colour in the autumn.

树叶在秋天改变颜色。

alter v. 改变
〔辨析〕

常指轻微改变,强调在保持原状的情况下进行局部改变。

〔例证〕

Your coat is too big. You must have it altered.

你的外衣太大了,得找人改一下。

The working condition must be altered to meet the new requirements.

工作环境必须改善,以适应新的要求。

convert v. 转变,转化
〔辨析〕

指改变形式、用途、使用方式等,也指改变信仰、观点、态度等。

〔例证〕

Please convert this money into RMB.

请把这钱兑换成人民币。

Her mother has converted to Catholicism.

她母亲已改信天主教。

modify v. 修改,改进
〔辨析〕

指对某物作细小的改动以对其进行改进,使其更适用或更高效。

〔例证〕

The plan must be modified if it is to be used.

这项计划要用就必须修改。

You'd better modify your tone.

你最好说得和缓些才是。

transform v. 改变
〔辨析〕

指在形式、外观、性质等方面彻底改变,即成为全新的东西。

〔例证〕

The magician transformed the handkerchief into a bird.

魔术师把那条手帕变成了一只鸟。

Solar energy can be transformed into power.

太阳能可以转化为能量。

turn v. 改变,转变
〔辨析〕

普通用词,指外形、颜色、气味、性质等方面发生变化。

〔例证〕

Coal can be turned into heat.

煤可以转化成热。

He turned this novel into an English best-seller.

他把这本小说变成了英语畅销书。

vary v. 变化
〔辨析〕

指根据某一情况的变化而变化,也指更改某事物。

〔例证〕

The prices of fish vary according to market conditions.

鱼的价格随着市场行情而变化。

Old people don't like to vary their habits.

老年人不喜欢改变他们的习惯。

cash change coin note 【导航词义:钱币】
cash v. 现金
〔辨析〕

指随时可以支付的钱币,而非支票、信用卡等。

〔例证〕

She always has cash on her.

她身上总带着现金。

Shall I pay you in cash or check?

我付你现金还是支票?

We give 10 percent discount for cash.

现金付款的话,我们给予9折优惠。

change v. 找头;零钱
〔辨析〕

指买东西找回的钱,或小面值零钱。

〔例证〕

Here is the change, sir.

先生,这是找你的钱。

This ticket machine gives change.

这台自动售票机可以找零。

He had no small change to leave as a tip.

他没有零钱留下来付小费。

coin v. 硬币
〔辨析〕

指用各种金属制成的钱币,如金币、银币、铜币等。

〔例证〕

She paid him in coins.

她付给他硬币。

Bob likes to collect foreign coins.

鲍勃喜欢收集外国硬币。

note v. 钞票
〔辨析〕

指纸币,相当于 bank note。

〔例证〕

There are five hundred pounds in notes on the desk.

桌上有共值500英镑的纸币若干张。

He gave me five fifty-dollar notes.

他给了我5张50美元面额的钞票。

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change与以下词性连用

v.

adapt to change

适应变化

resist change

抗拒改变

make a change

做改变

adj.

gradual change

逐渐的变化

social change

社会变迁

sudden change

突然的变化

loose change

(小币值)零钱

spare change

(闲置不用的)零钱

n.

change of pace

速度的改变

policy change

政策的变化

change direction

转变方向

change colour

改变颜色

change the subject

转变话题

change of address

地址的变更

减挡;换低速挡

(从做…)改变(为做…)

加挡;换高速挡

以下资源来自牛津词典

change sth↔around/round

改变…的位置
to move things or people into different positions

You've changed all the furniture around.

你改变了所有家具的位置。

change back (into sb/sth)

恢复原状;还原;复原
to return to a previous situation, form, etc.

change back (into sth)

换上(原来穿的衣服)
to take off your clothes and put on what you were wearing earlier

She changed back into her work clothes.

她又换上了工作服。

change sth back (into sth)

把(钱)换成(原货币)
to exchange an amount of money into the currency that it was in before

You can change back unused dollars into pounds at the bank.

你可以到银行把没有用掉的美元兑换回英镑。

change down

(开车等)换低一挡,换成低速挡,减速
to start using a lower gear when you are driving a car, etc.

Change down into second.

把车速调低到第二挡。

change over (from sth) (to sth)

改变系统(或位置)
to change from one system or position to another

The farm has changed over to organic methods.

农场已改用有机肥料的耕作方法。

change up

(开车等)换高一挡,换成高速挡,加速
to start using a higher gear when driving a car, etc.

Change up into fifth.

把车速调高到第五挡。

v.

change hands

换主人;易主;转手
to pass to a different owner

The house has changed hands several times.

这房子已几易其主。

change horses in midstream

中流换马;中途变卦;中途支持另外的人(或事)
to change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of sth else; to change from supporting one person or thing to another

change your/sb's mind

改变决定(或看法、主意)
to change a decision or an opinion

Nothing will make me change my mind.

什么都不能让我改变主意。

change your tune

改变调子;转变态度;变卦
to express a different opinion or behave in a different way when your situation changes

Wait until it happens to him─he'll soon change his tune.

等着瞧吧,到他遇上这事时,他很快就会改变调子了。

change your ways

开始过另一种生活;换个活法
to start to live or behave in a different way from before

chop and change

变化无常;反复变换
to keep changing your mind or what you are doing

a leopard cannot change its spots

本性难改;禀性难移
people cannot change their character, especially if they have a bad character

change/swap places (with sb)

(与某人)交换位置,交换处境
to be in sb else's situation

I'm perfectly happy─I wouldn't change places with anyone.

我幸福极了,谁也甭想跟我交换位置。

n.

a change for the better/worse

变好(或坏)
a person, thing, situation, etc. that is better/worse than the previous or present one

a change of heart

改变态度,改变看法(通常指变得更友好、有益等)
if you have a change of heart , your attitude towards sth changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc.

a change of mind

改变看法;改变主意
an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.

get no change out of sb

(从某人处)得不到帮助,打听不到消息
to get no help or information from sb

ring the changes (with sth)

使更多样化;变换花样
to make changes to sth in order to have greater variety

Ring the changes with a new colour.

用一种新的颜色来改变一下。

a wind/the winds of change

改革之风;变化的趋向
an event or a series of events that has started to happen and will cause important changes or results

A wind of change was blowing through the banking world.

银行界刮起了改革之风。