1. | [t] ~ sth 使(制度、方法等)现代化to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more suitable for use at the present time |
The company is investing $9 million to modernize its factories. 这家公司要投资 900 万元将其工厂现代化。 |
2. | [i] 使(设备、概念等)现代化to start using modern equipment, ideas, etc. |
Unfortunately we lack the resources to modernize. 遗憾的是我们缺乏现代化所需的财力。 |