alteration

変化、変更

物の形や性質、状態が変わること、またはその変わった点。

やさしい英語で： A change in something’s form, nature, or condition.

• We made a small alteration to the plan.
• There was no alteration in her condition.
• The final design includes several alterations.

使い方： an alteration in something (We noticed an alteration in his voice.); an alteration to something (They requested an alteration to the design.)

類義語： change, modification

よく使う表現： minor alteration, alteration in something, alteration to something

変更、改造

何かに手を加えて、違うものにすること。

やさしい英語で： The act of changing something to make it different.

• Alteration of the dress took an hour.
• The plans allow for alteration of the entrance.
• Careful alteration can make old clothes fit better.

使い方： alteration of something (Alteration of the building requires permission.)

類義語： modification, changing

よく使う表現： make an alteration, structural alteration, clothing alteration