change
/tʃeɪndʒ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #363 in the learning path
改变；更换；兑换
Definitions
v. to become different, replace something, or exchange money
改变；更换；兑换
n. an instance or process of becoming different
变化；改变
n. coins, or money returned when you pay more than the price
零钱；找零
Example
We changed our plans when the rain started falling.
开始下雨时，我们改变了计划。
Governments should change transport policies to encourage cycling and reduce dependence on private cars in cities.
政府应调整交通政策，鼓励骑行并减少城市居民对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- change your mind
- climate change
- social change
- small change
Word family
- changeable (adj.)
- unchanged (adj.)
- changing (adj.)
Synonyms
- alter
Usage tip
表示“零钱、找零”时不可数，不能说a change。
FAQ
- What does change mean?
- to become different, replace something, or exchange money an instance or process of becoming different coins, or money returned when you pay more than the price
- How is change pronounced?
- UK /tʃeɪndʒ/, US /tʃeɪndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
