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change

英[tʃeɪn(d)ʒ] 美[tʃendʒ]
  • vt. 改变;交换
  • n. 变化;找回的零钱
  • vi. 改变;兑换

英英释意


1. 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"
2. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event;
"he attributed the change to their marriage"
3. the action of changing something;
"the change of government had no impact on the economy"
"his change on abortion cost him the election"
4. the result of alteration or modification;
"there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"
"there had been no change in the mountains"
5. 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"
6. a thing that is different;
"he inspected several changes before selecting one"
7. a different or fresh set of clothes;
"she brought a change in her overnight bag"
8. coins of small denomination regarded collectively;
"he had a pocketful of change"
9. 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"
10. a difference that is usually pleasant;
"he goes to France for variety"
"it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"