1. N-VAR Reform consists of changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution. A reform is an instance of such a change or improvement. 改革; 改良

The party embarked on a programme of economic reform. 這個政黨開始了一個經(jīng)濟(jì)改革的計劃。

2. V-T If someone reforms something such as a law, social system, or institution, they change or improve it. 改革; 改良

...his plans to reform the country's economy. …他改革國家經(jīng)濟(jì)的計劃。

3. V-T/V-I When someone reforms or when something reforms them, they stop doing things that society does not approve of, such as breaking the law or drinking too much alcohol. 改造; 改過自新

When his court case was coming up, James promised to reform. 當(dāng)他的案件即將被審理時，詹姆斯承諾要改過自新。

4. reformedADJ 改過自新的

...a reformed alcoholic. …一個改過自新的酗酒者。