amendment

C1 CET-6 Oxf 5000 FREQ #9558 ★★★☆☆

n. 修订, 改善, 改良, 改正 [化] 调理剂; 修正

发音

UK /əˈmɛndmənt/
其它
UK /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/
US /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

词形变化

amendments 复数 amendments

别名

amdt amend amend. mendment

释义与例句

n. C1 Oxf 5000
  1. 1.

    An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

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  2. 2.

    In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

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  3. 3.

    Correction of an error in a writ or process.

    改正

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  4. 4.

    An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

    修正案

    美国 可数 不可数

    The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

    The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery.

  5. 5.

    That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

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    a soil amendment

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词源

From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum, equivalent to amend + -ment.

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