c. 1500, in philosophy, from Middle French modification (14c.) and directly from Latin modificationem (nominative modificatio) "a measuring," noun of action from past participle stem of modificare (see modify). Meaning "alteration to an object to bring it up to date" is from 1774. Biological sense is attested by 1896.
权威例句
1. Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.
需要对现有的系统进行相当大的改进。
2. The law, in its present form, is unjust; it needs modification.
现行的法律是不公正的; 它需要修改.
3. The design requires considerable modification.
这个设计需要作大的修改.
4. " Of course we are, " he said, with the slightest modification of sharpness.
“ 当然肯定罗, " 他说, 他那生硬的口气只是稍稍有一点缓和.
5. Successful modification of one components requires accommodating change in other components.