关于Alter的意思和用法的提问

A: "alter slightly" or "slightly alter" refers to a very minor change in something. Examples:
Using olive oil instead of butter can alter slightly the taste of the bread.
The wind speed will alter slightly as we descend.
We need to slightly alter the ending.

A: An alter ego means another version of oneself, which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or true original personality.

Example: Many authors have an alter ego that allows them to write in multiple genres under different names

A: The word is probably “altar” meaning a raised area (like a table) in a place of worship.

“I’m up at the altar” means the person is in the front of the place of worship (church, temple) which is where the altar is typically kept.

A: An altar is a table in a church. Just think of it as a table.

A: An alter ego is an alternate identity or false name. The superhero named Vision wants a normal life. so he starts using the name Victor Shade and hopes nobody will know it's him.

A: Alter means to change.

Examples:
1. The recipe needed too much sugar, so I altered it. I will add less sugar.
2. The dress is too long for me, so I need to get it altered.
3. I like to have the lamp on the desk, but my sister altered its position to the nightstand.

A: I am altering the way I look.

She altered her hair colour.

Don't alter the recipe.

A: Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly.
These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene.
You can alter the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way.
Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse.
Drugs can alter your perception of reality.

A: He wanted me to alter the mistakes in my report.
I will alter the beginning of the speech.
There are some mistakes I want you to alter.
He wanted to alter the living room.

A: thank you

A: convert is a stronger word and implies a bigger change, a transformation

A: they are very similar and can be used interchangeably most of the time. but 'change' is more like 'switch'. alter is like 'adjust'.

A: to alter is to change.

altering something - you refine what ever it is your working on.

example: "I get the bus to work" minor alteration "I take the bus to work".

using the same example let's change it: "I take the bus to work" change "I enjoy taking the bus to work it passes the time".

to transform something to make a larger change,

example: "i take the bus to work" transform "I take the number 5 bus from just down the road. It takes me straight to town where I only have to walk a few minutes to get to work."

it might be a bit overkill but that's the only way I can describe it to you. hope it helps.

A: They're the same thing. But "change" is used in everyday casual conversation

A: alter ego kind of means separate personality or my other personality, but best friend is the friend who you're closest to and care the most for

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