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modernize

英 [ˈmɒdənaɪz]

美 [ˈmɑːdərnaɪz]

v.  使(制度、方法等)现代化; 使(设备、概念等)现代化
n.  现代化事物

现在分词:modernizing 过去分词:modernized 过去式:modernized 第三人称单数:modernizes 

Collins.2 / BNC.15357 / COCA.10368

牛津词典

    verb

    • 使(制度、方法等)现代化
      to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more suitable for use at the present time
      1. The company is investing $9 million to modernize its factories.
        这家公司要投资900万元将其工厂现代化。
    • 使(设备、概念等)现代化
      to start using modern equipment, ideas, etc.
      1. Unfortunately we lack the resources to modernize.
        遗憾的是我们缺乏现代化所需的财力。

    柯林斯词典

      in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 modernise

    • VERB 使现代化
      Tomodernizesomething such as a system or a factory means to change it by replacing old equipment or methods with new ones.
      1. ...plans to modernize the refinery...
        使精炼厂现代化的计划
      2. There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.
        我们的选举制度迫切需要现代化。

    英英释义

    verb

    • make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
      1. You should overhaul your car engine
      2. overhaul the health care system
      Synonym:overhaulmodernise
    • become technologically advanced
      1. Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
      2. Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly
      Synonym:modernisedevelop

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