reform
/rɪˈfɔːm/ · /rɪˈfɔːrm/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4656 in the learning path
改革；改进
Definitions
v. to improve a system by changing how it works
改革；改进
n. a change intended to improve a system or institution
改革；改良措施
v. to improve your behaviour or help someone improve theirs
改过自新；使改正
Example
Parents want the school to reform its admissions process.
家长们希望学校改革招生程序。
Healthcare reform should focus on reducing waiting times while ensuring equal access to essential services.
医疗改革应着重缩短等候时间，同时确保人人都能平等获得基本服务。
Collocations
- reform the education system
- economic reform
- introduce reforms
- far-reaching reforms
Word family
- reformer (n.)
- reformist (adj.)
Usage tip
reform重在改进现有制度，不一定彻底推翻。
FAQ
- What does reform mean?
- to improve a system by changing how it works a change intended to improve a system or institution to improve your behaviour or help someone improve theirs
- How is reform pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈfɔːm/, US /rɪˈfɔːrm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
