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单词 reform
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reform
verb[IorT]

reformverb[I or T](improve)

C2uk
/rɪˈfɔːm/us
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
to make animprovement,especiallybychanginga person'sbehaviouror thestructureof something:
（尤指通过改变人的行为或事物的构造而）改革，改进，改造
Who will reformourunfairelectoralsystem?谁将改革我们不公正的选举制度呢？
ForyearsI was analcoholic, but I reformed when thedoctorsgave me sixmonthstolive.我酗酒多年，但当医生预计我只能再活6个月时，我就改过自新了。
More examples
  • He was givenlicenceto reform theorganization.
  • Thepresidentispreparingfor ashowdownwith hisadvisersover hisplansto reform theeconomy.
  • He wascreditedwith having reformed theeducationsystem.
  • Thegovernmentis in theprocessof reforming thebenefitssystem.
  • Onleavingjail, Joedeterminedto reform.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Making things better
  • add salt tosomethingidiom
  • allay
  • alleviate
  • alleviation
  • ameliorate
  • cultivate
  • leavening
  • liven(something)up
  • lubricate
  • make a differenceidiom
  • make a world of differenceidiom
  • relieve
  • revitalize
  • revivify
  • revolutionize
  • salvage
  • salve
  • save the dayidiom
  • sharpen
  • tonic
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Becoming better

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reformation

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re-form
reform
noun[CorU]
uk
/rɪˈfɔːm/us
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
C2
animprovement,especiallyin a person'sbehaviouror in thestructureof something:
（尤指人的行为或事物构造方面的）改革，改进，改造，改良
Some reformsof/tothesystemwill benecessary.有必要对该制度进行一些改革。
Theeducationsystemwascryingout for reform.教育制度急需改革。
More examples
  • Political reform andeconomicliberalizationdon't always go together.
  • Anavowedtraditionalist, he is against reform of anykind.
  • TheeducationsysteminBritainwascryingout for reform.
  • The reformprocesswas put intrainin 1985, by the Liberalgovernment.
  • Thepoliticalreforms haveledtomajorstructuralchangesin theeconomy.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Becoming better
  • alive
  • bloom
  • blossom
  • bounce
  • by/in leaps and boundsidiom
  • come aliveidiom
  • come along
  • consolidate
  • heal
  • mendyourwaysidiom
  • move on to bigger/better thingsidiom
  • on the up (and up)idiom
  • perk
  • perk(someone)up
  • rally
  • sharpen(something)up
  • sharpen up your actidiom
  • straighten
  • straighten up
  • turn around
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(Definition ofreformfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

reform| American Dictionary

reform
verb[I/T]
us
/rɪˈfɔrm/
social studies
tobecomebetter, or to make somethingbetterby makingcorrectionsorremovinganyfaults:
[T]Asgovernor, he reformedelectionprocedures.
[I]Sheinsiststhat she hasfinallyreformed.

reform

noun[C/U]us
/rɪˈfɔrm/
[U]Theadministrationisproposingwelfarereform.

reformation

noun[C/U]us
/ˌref·ərˈmeɪ·ʃən/
[U]reformation of thehealthcaresystem

reformed

adjectiveus
/rɪˈfɔrmd/
I’m a reformedguy– Ieatalow-fatdietandexerciseeveryday.
(Definition ofreformfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

reform| Business English

reform
noun[CorU]
uk
/rɪˈfɔːm/us
animprovementor set ofimprovementsmade to asystem,law,organization, etc. inorderto make it moremodernoreffective:
reform of sthEssential reform of thebankingsectoris under way.
reforms in sthHe has called for reforms in theretirementsystemforyears.
banking/economic/tax reformCorporatetaxreform hasleftcompaniesuncertainaboutfuturetaxbills.
Market reformshaveopenedthedoorstogreatercompetition.
fundamental/major/radicalreforms
reform
verb[T]
uk
/rɪˈfɔːm/us
to make animprovementto asystem, alaw, anorganization, etc., inorderto make it moremodernoreffective:
reform theeconomy/thetaxsystem, etc.
Corporationtaxwill be reformed toraisemorerevenue.
(Definition ofreformfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofreform

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However, ruralreformhas not abolished such ruralism but replaced it with its own version.
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The politically popular fertilizer subsidies are generally disappointing and should be replaced by market-smart grants or by institutional reforms.
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They attribute this result to certain reforms of the party's nominating process.
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It fails to demonstrate how identity constrains paths to socialreform.
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Perhaps a clearer way to assess the impact of a pensionreformcould use ' ' typical ' ' career earnings paths, holding constant overall contributions.
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The paradox is that welfarereformreduces the scale of government in one sense but expands it in another.
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The prevailing dynamic of party clientelism has remained untouched, limiting the prospects for effective, far-reachingreform.
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They were mutually dedicated to reforming institutions and removing privileges that they regarded as impediments to growth and stability.
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Some advocates ofreformstressed the desirability of adding new subjects to the curriculum, including modern sciences.
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Technical regulation and enforcement may have actually declined in effectiveness until recent reforms were implemented.
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Despite the variety of systems, the objectives guiding these reforms have been rather similar.
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The system's popularity among voters is so great, that many perceive programreformas tantamount to touching the ' ' third rail ' ' of politics.
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Structural reforms, however, take decades before their full effects are felt.
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Most of the major structural reforms have been passed with the non-socialist opposition.
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They include structural adjustment reforms, road sectorreform, banking sectorreform, agricultural sectorreform, land sectorreform, and taxreform.
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Collocationswithreform

reform

These are words often used in combination withreform.

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administrative reform
The era of budget deficit andadministrativereformwas over.
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agrarian reform
Agrarianreformhas been blocked.
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ambitious reform
This is a coherent andambitiousreform.
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