amendment
/əˈmendmənt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6060 in the learning path
修订；修正案
Definitions
n. A change made to a law, document, or proposal.
修订；修正案
Example
We agreed on one small amendment to the contract.
我们就合同的一处小修改达成了一致。
The proposed amendment would require employers to provide safer working conditions for temporary staff.
拟议的修正案将要求雇主为临时员工提供更安全的工作条件。
Collocations
- make an amendment
- propose an amendment
- constitutional amendment
- amendment to a law
Word family
- amend (v.)
- amended (adj.)
Synonyms
- revision
- modification
Usage tip
表示对某文件的修改，用amendment to。
FAQ
- What does amendment mean?
- A change made to a law, document, or proposal.
- How is amendment pronounced?
- UK /əˈmendmənt/, US /əˈmendmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
