reformation

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n. 改革, 改正, 重新形成, 重新组成

发音

UK /ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
UK /ˌɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
US /ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃən/
US /ˌɹifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
IN /rɪˌfɔ(r)ˌmeʃən/

词形变化

reformations 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.

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  2. 2.

    Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.

    可数 不可数 法律
  3. 1.

    Alternative form of re-formation.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

regeneration reclamation

上位词 7

saving rescue delivery improvement reconstruction deliverance melioration

相关短语

Reformation Sunday Swiss Reformation Counter Reformation 反宗教改革

词源

From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”). By surface analysis, reform + -ation.

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