alter
v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sth/sb to) become different; change in character, position, size, shape, etc (使某事物[某人])改变; 更改, 变更, 修改, 改(性质, 位置, 大小, 形状等)
I didn't recognize him because he had altered so much. 我没认出他来, 因为他变了许多.
She had to alter her clothes after losing weight. 她瘦了以後, 衣服也得修改了.
The plane altered course. 飞机更改了航线.
That alters things, ie makes the situation different. 那就使情况发生变化. =>Usage at change1 用法见change1.
2 [Tn] (euph 婉 esp US) remove the testicles or ovaries of (an animal) 阉割; 给(雄性动物)去势; 给(雌性动物)割去卵巢.
When the plants are in the ground I'll put some powder on the soil.
白菜在地里生长时,我得在土壤里施些肥粉。
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.