Alterations

音标：/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/

词义：

变更，修改：指对某事物进行的修改或改变，通常是对计划、文件、衣物等做出的调整。

改建，改动：特别用于建筑物或结构的改变、修正或调整。

衣物的改动：在裁缝或服装领域，指对衣物进行的修改或调整，使其更合身或符合个人需求。

用法：

alteration 是一个不可数名词，也可以用复数形式“alterations”，常用于描述多个改变或修正。

在日常生活中，“alterations”一般指对衣物或其他物品进行的调整，而在更正式或专业的语境下，可以表示对系统、结构或计划的改动。

例句：

The alterations to the contract were necessary to reflect the new regulations.

After some alterations, the dress fit her perfectly.

The building underwent extensive alterations to meet safety standards.

They made several alterations to the original design before it was approved.

The tailor completed the alterations on my suit just in time for the wedding.

The alterations in the plan were discussed during the meeting.

Due to alterations in the schedule, the event will now be held on Friday.

The house was sold after the owners made significant alterations to the interior.

The alterations to the text improved its clarity and precision.

We had to ask the designer to make a few alterations to the layout.

短语搭配：

make alterations：进行修改或改动

alterations to the plan：计划的修改

dress alterations：衣物的修改

extensive alterations：大规模的改动

minor alterations：小的修改