1. | [t][i] (使)转变,转换,转化to change or make sth change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another |
The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. 那家旅馆将被改建成私人疗养院。 | |
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? 如果我把美元兑换成欧元,汇率是多少? | |
We've converted from oil to gas central heating. 我们已经把中央供热系统由燃油改成了燃气。 |
2. | [i] ~ into/to sth 可转变为;可变换成to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another |
a sofa that converts into a bed 改作床用的沙发 |
3. | [i][t] (使)改变(宗教或信仰);(使)皈依,归附to change or make sb change their religion or beliefs |
He converted from Christianity to Islam. 他由基督教改信伊斯兰教。 | |
She was soon converted to the socialist cause. 她不久便转而献身于社会主义事业了。 |
4. | [i][t] 改变(观点、习惯等)to change an opinion, a habit, etc. |
I've converted to organic food. 我改吃有机食物了。 | |
I didn't use to like opera but my husband has converted me. 我过去不喜欢歌剧,但我丈夫改变了我。 |
5. | [t] ~ sth (在持球过对方球门线触地或达阵后)获得附加分to score extra points after a try or a touchdown |