convert

英 [kənˈvɜːt , ˈkɒnvɜːt]

美 [kənˈvɜːrt , ˈkɑːnvɜːrt]

v.  (使)转变，转换，转化; 可转变为; 可变换成; (使)改变(宗教或信仰); (使)皈依，归附
n.  改变宗教(或信仰、观点)的人; 皈依者

过去分词：converted　现在分词：converting　过去式：converted　第三人称单数：converts　复数：converts　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.2245 / COCA.2895

同义词辨析

changealterconvertmodifytransformturnvary【导航词义：改变，变化】

习惯用语

v.

preach to the converted
• 向教徒宣教；教读书人写大字
  to speak to people in support of views that they already hold

牛津词典

verb

• （使）转变，转换，转化
  to change or make sth change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
  1. The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.
     那家旅馆将被改建成私人疗养院。
  2. What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros?
     如果我把美元兑换成欧元，汇率是多少？
  3. We've converted from oil to gas central heating.
     我们已经把中央供热系统由燃油改成了燃气。
• 可转变为；可变换成
  to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
  1. a sofa that converts into a bed
     可改作床用的沙发
• （使）改变（宗教或信仰）；（使）皈依，归附
  to change or make sb change their religion or beliefs
  1. He converted from Christianity to Islam.
     他由基督教改信伊斯兰教。
  2. She was soon converted to the socialist cause.
     她不久便转而献身于社会主义事业了。
• （使）改变（观点、习惯等）
  to change an opinion, a habit, etc.
  1. I've converted to organic food.
     我改吃有机食物了。
  2. I didn't use to like opera but my husband has converted me.
     我过去不喜欢歌剧，但我丈夫改变了我。
• （在持球触地或持球越过对方球门线得分后）获得附加分
  to score extra points after a try , or a touchdown

noun

• 改变宗教（或信仰、观点）的人；皈依者
  a person who has changed their religion, beliefs or opinions
  1. a convert to Islam
     改信伊斯兰教的人
  2. converts from other faiths
     来自其他宗教信仰的皈依者
  3. a convert to the cause
     一位转而支持这项事业的人

柯林斯词典

The verb is pronounced /kən'vɜːt/. The noun is pronounced /'kɒnvɜːt/. 动词读作 /kən'vɜːt/，名词读作 /'kɒnvɜːt/。


• V-ERG (使)改变;更改;(使)转变
  If one thingis convertedorconverts intoanother, it is changed into a different form.
  1. The signal will be converted into digital code.
     信号会被转变为数字代码。
  2. ...naturally occurring substances which the body can convert into vitamins.
     自然产生的能被身体转化成维生素的物质
  3. ...a table that converts into an ironing board.
     能转换成熨衣板的桌子
• VERB 改造，改建(房屋等)
  If someoneconvertsa room or building, they alter it in order to use it for a different purpose.
  1. By converting the loft, they were able to have two extra bedrooms.
     把阁楼改造一下，他们就可以多出两间卧室。
  2. ...the entrepreneur who wants to convert County Hall into an hotel...
     想把市政厅改建成旅馆的企业家
  3. He is living in a converted barn.
     他住在一个改造过的仓库里。
• VERB 改造，改装(车辆或设备)
  If youconverta vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
  1. Save money by converting your car to unleaded...
     将车改装一下，使用无铅汽油，这样可以省钱。
  2. The programme to convert every gas burner in Britain took 10 years.
     完成对英国所有煤气灶的改造花了10年时间。
• VERB 换算;折算
  If youconverta quantityfromone system of measurementtoanother, you calculate what the quantity is in the second system.
  1. Converting metric measurements to U.S. equivalents is easy.
     将公制计量换算成美制计量非常简单。
• V-ERG (使)改变宗教（或政治）信仰;(使)皈依;(使)归附
  If someoneconvertsyou, they persuade you to change your religious or political beliefs. You can also say that someoneconverts toa different religion.
  1. If you try to convert him, you could find he just walks away...
     如果你试图改变他的信仰，他就会走开。
  2. He was a major influence in converting Godwin to political radicalism...
     戈德温变成政治激进主义者主要是受他的影响。
  3. He converted to Catholicism in 1917.
     他于1917年皈依天主教。
• N-COUNT 皈依者;归附者;改变信仰者
  Aconvertis someone who has changed their religious or political beliefs.
  1. She, too, was a convert to Roman Catholicism.
     她也皈依了天主教。
  2. ...a Muslim convert now known as Yusuf Islam.
     现以优素福·伊斯兰这个名字为大家熟知的伊斯兰教皈依者
• VERB 使…迷上;使…热衷于
  If someoneconvertsyoutosomething, they make you very enthusiastic about it.
  1. He quickly converted me to the joys of cross-country skiing.
     他很快就使我迷上了越野滑雪。
• N-COUNT 刚迷上…的人;最近开始热衷于…的人
  If you describe someone as aconvert tosomething, you mean that they have recently become very enthusiastic about it.
  1. ...recent converts to vegetarianism.
     最近开始热衷于素食主义的人
• topreach to the converted→ see:preach

英英释义

noun

• a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

verb

• change in nature, purpose, or function
  1. The substance converts to an acid
• change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  1. convert lead into gold
  2. convert hotels into jails
  3. convert slaves to laborers
• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
  1. Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
  2. He changed his name
  3. convert centimeters into inches
  4. convert holdings into shares
  Synonym:changeexchangecommute
• exchange a penalty for a less severe one
  Synonym:commuteexchange
• change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
  1. We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
  Synonym:change over
• change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
  1. She converted to Buddhism
• cause to adopt a new or different faith
  1. The missionaries converted the Indian population
• make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
  1. He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
  Synonym:win overconvince
• score (a spare)
• complete successfully
  1. score a penalty shot or free throw
• score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
  1. Smith converted and his team won

双语例句

• Classes are available to convert both numeric and character data.
  提供了用于转换数值和字母数据的类。
• Converting metric measurements to U.S. equivalents is easy.
  将公制计量换算成美制计量非常简单。
• If you try to convert him, you could find he just walks away
  如果你试图改变他的信仰，他就会走开。
• The Number object also has methods that you can use to format or convert numeric values.
  Number对象还有一些方法，您可以用这些方法对数值进行格式化或进行转换。
• She, too, was a convert to Roman Catholicism.
  她也皈依了天主教。
• You can use these transformations to convert the data from one model to another.
  您可以使用这些转换将数据从一个模型转换为另一个。
• He was a recent Catholic convert, and very zealous.
  他最近才皈依天主教，是一名狂热的信徒。
• I need to convert this list into XML.
  我需要将这张列表转换成XML。
• You can also use an XML map within a process flow to convert and manipulate variables.
  可以在处理流中使用XML映射来转换和操作变量。
• You can easily convert and import your files, but it's an annoying extra step.
  您可以轻松地转换和导入您的文件，但它是一个恼人的额外步骤。