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复数形式
amendments
1
修改, 修正
the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it
- I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient.
意识到忘记了一种成分后，我快速对食谱进行了修改。
- The artist made a few amendments to the painting before it was finished.
艺术家在画作完成前做了一些修改。
- The builder suggested an amendment to the design to make it more practical.
建造者建议对设计进行修改，以使其更加实用。
- I noticed a small mistake and made an amendment to the document.
我注意到一个小错误并对文件进行了修改。
- The chef made a minor amendment to the dish, and it tasted much better.
厨师对这道菜做了一个小的修正，味道好多了。
2
修正案, 修改
a formal change, addition, or alteration made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document
- The proposed amendment to the constitution aims to guarantee equal rights for all citizens.
对宪法的拟议修正案旨在保障所有公民的平等权利。
- Congress passed an amendment to the tax code to close loopholes and increase revenue.
国会通过了对税法的修正案，以堵塞漏洞并增加收入。
- The company's board of directors approved an amendment to the employee benefits package.
公司董事会批准了对员工福利方案的修正案。
- The city council proposed an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow for mixed-use development.
市议会提议对分区条例进行修正，以允许混合用途开发。
- The teacher made an amendment to the syllabus to include an extra assignment.
老师对教学大纲进行了修订，以包括一项额外作业。