alter
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/ˈɔːltər/
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/ˈɔːltə(r)/
To change something or become different.
The new rules will alter the way we work.
新规定将改变我们的工作方式。
To make adjustments to clothing for a better fit.
I need to have my pants altered because they're too long.
我需要改一下我的裤子,因为它们太长了。