reform

US /rɪˈfɔːrm/
UK /rɪˈfɔːrm/
"reform" picture
1.

改革, 改進

the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory

:
•
The government promised significant reform in the education system.
政府承諾對教育系統進行重大改革。
•
Social reform movements gained momentum in the 19th century.
19世紀，社會改革運動勢頭強勁。
:
improvementamendmentrectificationcorrectionreformation
1.

改革, 改進

make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it

:
•
The committee decided to reform the outdated policies.
委員會決定改革過時的政策。
•
He vowed to reform the corrupt system.
他發誓要改革腐敗的制度。
:
improveamendrectifycorrectremodel
2.

改造, 改過自新

cause (someone) to change their behavior for the better

:
•
The program aims to reform young offenders.
該計劃旨在改造年輕罪犯。
•
He promised to reform his ways after being released from prison.
他承諾出獄後改過自新。
:
rehabilitateregeneratemend one's waysturn over a new leaf