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amendment

/ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

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noun

修正案，改正，改进.

An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

Examples :

"The student's essay received an amendment for a clearer explanation of the historical context. "

学生论文因为需要更清晰地解释历史背景，所以收到了修改意见.

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noun

修正案，修订，更改。

In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

Examples :

"The school board proposed an amendment to the budget, suggesting an extra $500 for new playground equipment. "

学校董事会提议对预算进行一项修订，建议额外拨出500美元用于购买新的操场设备。

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修正，更正。

Correction of an error in a writ or process.

Examples :

"The court issued an amendment to the divorce decree, correcting a mistake in the property division. "

法院发布了离婚判决的修正案，更正了财产分割中的一个错误。

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noun

修正案，修正。

An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

Examples :

"The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition."

美国宪法第一修正案保障宗教、言论、出版、集会和请愿的自由。

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noun

修正案，修改，补充。

That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

Examples :

"a soil amendment"

一种土壤改良剂

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