premodify

词形变化

premodified premodifies 三单 premodifies premodifying premodifying 现在分词 premodified 过去式 premodified 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To modify in advance.

    premodifying phrase

    premodifying clause

    When a premodifying phrase (such as this one) is used, the meaning of the clause that follows it (such as this one) is qualified or altered.

    When you order a high-end laptop, the website's order form lets you select optional customizations, which can allow you to premodify your machine so as to prepare for further mods later.

词源

From pre- + modify.

来源:wiktionary