transform

字辨

transform: 指在根本上改变人或物的外表、形态或性质

She was transformed into a clever housewife.

transmute: 指变化人或物的根本性质、形态,使成更优秀的事物

transmute raw material into finished products

convert: 指为了不同的使用目的,改变其部分形态

convert a barn into a garage

transfigure: 指显著地或卓越地改变外观或形态

The frog was transfigured into a prince.

字辨

change: 是表改变的一般用语,强调本质上的基本差异或前后完全不同的变化

She changed her stocking.

alter: 是本质未变,但局部性、外观上或某特殊方面改变

Alter the coat to fit you.

vary: 暗示不规则或断续不定地变化

Temperature varies during the day.

modify: 指某种程度的局部性修正或变更

modify the language of a report

transform: 原指形式上的改变,今亦指性质或作用上的改变

transform matter into energy

convert: 指完全改变,使能适应新的用途或机能

convert a study into a nursery