“alter” 的意思是：v. 改变；修改；变更；改动；修改衣服；

中英文例句：

The dress needed altering to fit me. 这件连衣裙需要修改一下才能合身。

The plans have been altered to meet the new circumstances. 计划已经做了修改以适应新的情况。

She altered her hairstyle and had it cut short. 她改变了发型，剪短了头发。