reform

US /rɪˈfɔːrm/
UK /rɪˈfɔːrm/
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1.

改革, 改进

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

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The government promised significant reform in the education system.
政府承诺对教育系统进行重大改革。
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Social reform movements gained momentum in the 19th century.
19世纪，社会改革运动势头强劲。
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improvementamendmentrectificationcorrectionreformation
1.

改革, 改进

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

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The committee decided to reform the outdated policies.
委员会决定改革过时的政策。
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He vowed to reform the corrupt system.
他发誓要改革腐败的制度。
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improveamendrectifycorrectremodel
2.

改造, 改过自新

cause (someone) to change their behavior for the better

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The program aims to reform young offenders.
该计划旨在改造年轻罪犯。
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He promised to reform his ways after being released from prison.
他承诺出狱后改过自新。
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rehabilitateregeneratemend one's waysturn over a new leaf