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reform

/ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ɹəˈfɔɹm/

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noun

Реформа, преобразование

The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

Examples :

"A major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory."

Необходима серьезная реформа для повышения эффективности на фабрике.

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verb

Реформировать, улучшать, преобразовывать

To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better

Examples :

"1909, H. G. Wells, The History of Mr. Polly Chapter 9"

1909 год, Г. Уэллс, «История мистера Полли», глава 9

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verb

Реформировать, исправлять

To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits

Examples :

"It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform."

Надеются, что многие преступники, освободившись, со временем исправятся.

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verb

Реформировать, переделывать

To form again or in a new configuration.

Examples :

"The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."

Полк переформировался после выживания в первой атаке.

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