[] (modifies, modifying, modified, modified) to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose变更;修改◆The software is modified for specific customers.这种软件已作修改以适合特定顾客。◆We found it cheaper to modify existing equipment rather than buy new.我们发现改进现有设备比购买新设备要便宜些。◆They're planning to sell a modified version of their popular small car.他们计划销售其畅销小型汽车的改进型。SYNadapt ▸modification /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmEˌmɑːd-/
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[, ]◆Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.现有系统需要进行大幅度改进。◆It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design.可能需要对这款设计进行一些微小的改进。