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词汇 amendment
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Definition of amendment in English:

amendment

nounəˈmɛn(d)m(ə)ntəˈmɛn(d)mənt
  • 1A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

    修订,修正

    an amendment to existing bail laws

    对现有保释法的修正。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I think the context makes clear what I had in mind, but if not, I offer this amendment as well.
    • The system will reject any amendments that are on paper or do not have the appropriate password.
    • It could be brought about only by way of Treaty amendment.
    • I don't expect any breakthroughs but slight amendments that improve on what already exists.
    • Bishop Nigel McCulloch was travelling to London to support an amendment to the higher education bill in the House of Lords.
    • It is encouraging that we have gained some concessions, but more are needed, such as a joint committee and amendment of key words in the bill.
    • The proposed amendment is to add a claim for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.
    • They are however adamantly opposed to three amendments and they seek particulars of a fourth.
    • Supporters of that amendment admit they are still well short of the votes needed for approval.
    • Clause 15 of this document, which I will come to in a minute, deals with amendment of its terms.
    • An amendment made to customer documentation would reduce risk on a week by week basis.
    • I am aware of members of my own congregation who would be adversely affected by this amendment.
    • The amendment does not add to those reservations, I think it is significant to note.
    • Mr Lever submits that it is to be presumed that the amendment was intended to add something.
    • By filibustering, senators attempt to prevent a vote on a measure or amendment.
    • Further and better particulars of these amendments were sought by Mr. Kemp.
    • The court observed that a new claim is not made by amendment until the pleading is amended.
    • The problems have arisen out of a maze of interacting statutory provisions, which have been subject to frequent amendment.
    • Take a good look, not just at the content of this amendment, but also at the way it is written.
    • What exactly were the lawsuits against which this amendment was being specially enacted?
    • There are, however, a few amendments of substance, and I will finish by mentioning them briefly.
    • I have not received a request for amendment from any attendee.
    • This key amendment was defeated, leaving words in the Act that must be given meaning.
    • Had he been told about this, he would have made the necessary amendments to the sale documents to reflect that fact.
    • The amendments allow the next parliament to make changes after the document is approved.
    • The Administration supports this amendment and so should we.
    • They say they will settle for nothing less than an amendment to the legislation.
    • There can be a further committee stage if this is required for further amendment to the legislation.
    • Since no such amendment has passed, we can't be sure what the consequences would be.
    • That is what we have been working to achieve in the contract amendments.
    • Not enough people in Michigan understood the consequences of passing that amendment.
    • There is absolutely no purpose in the law and in reality for this amendment.
    • A number of minor amendments were made to the minutes of the May meeting.
    • Mr. Madison conceived this to be the most valuable amendment in the whole list.
    • The final point is an amendment to existing legislation and refers to the wearing of safety helmets.
    • There were two citizen petitions against the bill and one advising amendment.
    • The statement said the amendments are not expected to have a material impact for shareholders.
    • In that reading of the directive, no new amendments can be added, but previously introduced changes can be reintroduced.
    • The online versions will be kept up to date and the paper amendments will be available nearly twice as fast as they used to be.
    Synonyms
    revision, alteration, change, modification, qualification, adaptation, adjustment
    edit, editing, rewrite, rewriting, redraft, redrafting, recasting, rephrasing, rewording, reworking, reform
    update, revamp, reshaping
    correction, emendation, improvement, enhancement, clarification
    1. 1.1 An article added to the US Constitution.
      美国宪法修正案
      the First Amendment

      美国宪法第一修正案。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The Second Amendment is as important as the First Amendment.
      • Like all of the Amendments to the Constitution, the Fourth Amendment is open to interpretation because of a tension - deeply embedded in American culture and politics - between individual rights and communal responsibilities.
      • We are sure that many of those who were in her position did not support the Government, but were unwilling to sacrifice their political careers by voting for the Amendment.
      • To repeal the 16th Amendment would require a constitutional amendment.
      • To guard against the very reasonable fear mentioned above, Madison proposed the 9th Amendment.
      • I guess the strongest form of Bill of Rights would certainly be the American Bill of Rights which were the Amendments to the American Constitution in the 18th century.
      • Consequently, not only is a real understanding of the values underlying the Constitution and its Amendments necessary, so is a willingness to act when necessary to protect those ideals.
      • More than 130 years later, many subsequent applications of the 14th Amendment seem obvious.
      • The twenty-four Amendments to the Constitution bind us together to form a nation and help unite us with our government.
      • We were given the right to vote in the Amendments to the Constitution - number 19 to be exact!
      • On the one hand, it's probably a violation of the 14th Amendment and its implementation can lead to abuse and tribalism.
      • However, the US Constitution describes the free individual through implication - through the exemptions represented by the Amendments rather than through the assertions represented by the Constitution itself.
      • The notices make no mention of the protections of the First Amendment.
      • The Constitution and its Amendments protect the People from their Government.
      • In the USA in August 1920 President Wilson signed the 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the right to vote.
    2. 1.2 Something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility.
      (土壤结构或肥力的)改善,改进
      you can add some soil-texturizing amendments to improve soil drainage
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A cultivator is also useful for working amendments such as compost or manure into the soil.
      • Compost provides many benefits as a soil amendment, potting mix supplement and mulch.
      • It starts with the most basic agricultural supplies such as amendments for soil fertility.
      • The first day of spring is only a week away and it will soon be time to start adding fertilizer and organic amendments to your garden beds.
      • Soil amendments like gypsum or lime should not be applied unless a soil test shows an imbalance or deficiency.
      • Working amendments into the soil offers a good opportunity to build raised beds.
      • By tilling and mixing in amendments such as compost, you make the soil crumbly enough for roots to penetrate.
      • If you want to add any amendments, such as compost or peat moss, work them into the soil.
      • Till the amendments into the top layer of soil, then smooth the soil bed with a roller.
      • Skimp on amendments, fertilizers and the rest, but if you want good tomatoes it's about the water.
      • Once you have the results of the soil test, you can add nutrients or soil amendments such as lime, as needed.
      • It provides a good usable soil amendment for the garden and is certainly much less expensive than peat.
      • Is it true that I won't be able to add soil amendments once the groundcovers have taken over?
      • For any yard, a soil test is indispensable to know let you know what amendments the soil needs.
      • You can use the grindings for mulch, or let the pile compost for use later as a soil amendment.
      • You can permanently damage a soil by adding too much or the wrong amendments.
      • In most areas, there's no need to add amendments such as compost to the soil at planting time.
      • I have been composting leaves to spread on my fields as a fertility amendment.
      • Compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium to grow plants.
      • Next she added the extra materials from her other bed and the new amendments her soil test showed she needed.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'improvement, correction'): from Old French amendement, from amender (see amend).

Definition of amendment in US English:

amendment

nounəˈmen(d)məntəˈmɛn(d)mənt
  • 1A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

    修订,修正

    an amendment to existing bail laws

    对现有保释法的修正。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They say they will settle for nothing less than an amendment to the legislation.
    • The court observed that a new claim is not made by amendment until the pleading is amended.
    • Not enough people in Michigan understood the consequences of passing that amendment.
    • I have not received a request for amendment from any attendee.
    • I don't expect any breakthroughs but slight amendments that improve on what already exists.
    • There is absolutely no purpose in the law and in reality for this amendment.
    • The system will reject any amendments that are on paper or do not have the appropriate password.
    • What exactly were the lawsuits against which this amendment was being specially enacted?
    • Since no such amendment has passed, we can't be sure what the consequences would be.
    • By filibustering, senators attempt to prevent a vote on a measure or amendment.
    • The online versions will be kept up to date and the paper amendments will be available nearly twice as fast as they used to be.
    • Clause 15 of this document, which I will come to in a minute, deals with amendment of its terms.
    • This key amendment was defeated, leaving words in the Act that must be given meaning.
    • Supporters of that amendment admit they are still well short of the votes needed for approval.
    • In that reading of the directive, no new amendments can be added, but previously introduced changes can be reintroduced.
    • It could be brought about only by way of Treaty amendment.
    • Mr Lever submits that it is to be presumed that the amendment was intended to add something.
    • I think the context makes clear what I had in mind, but if not, I offer this amendment as well.
    • Take a good look, not just at the content of this amendment, but also at the way it is written.
    • It is encouraging that we have gained some concessions, but more are needed, such as a joint committee and amendment of key words in the bill.
    • The statement said the amendments are not expected to have a material impact for shareholders.
    • There are, however, a few amendments of substance, and I will finish by mentioning them briefly.
    • There can be a further committee stage if this is required for further amendment to the legislation.
    • The problems have arisen out of a maze of interacting statutory provisions, which have been subject to frequent amendment.
    • The final point is an amendment to existing legislation and refers to the wearing of safety helmets.
    • Mr. Madison conceived this to be the most valuable amendment in the whole list.
    • There were two citizen petitions against the bill and one advising amendment.
    • A number of minor amendments were made to the minutes of the May meeting.
    • Bishop Nigel McCulloch was travelling to London to support an amendment to the higher education bill in the House of Lords.
    • The amendments allow the next parliament to make changes after the document is approved.
    • That is what we have been working to achieve in the contract amendments.
    • Had he been told about this, he would have made the necessary amendments to the sale documents to reflect that fact.
    • The Administration supports this amendment and so should we.
    • I am aware of members of my own congregation who would be adversely affected by this amendment.
    • They are however adamantly opposed to three amendments and they seek particulars of a fourth.
    • The proposed amendment is to add a claim for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.
    • An amendment made to customer documentation would reduce risk on a week by week basis.
    • The amendment does not add to those reservations, I think it is significant to note.
    • Further and better particulars of these amendments were sought by Mr. Kemp.
    Synonyms
    revision, alteration, change, modification, qualification, adaptation, adjustment
    1. 1.1 An article added to the US Constitution.
      美国宪法修正案
      the First Amendment

      美国宪法第一修正案。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Like all of the Amendments to the Constitution, the Fourth Amendment is open to interpretation because of a tension - deeply embedded in American culture and politics - between individual rights and communal responsibilities.
      • I guess the strongest form of Bill of Rights would certainly be the American Bill of Rights which were the Amendments to the American Constitution in the 18th century.
      • On the one hand, it's probably a violation of the 14th Amendment and its implementation can lead to abuse and tribalism.
      • Consequently, not only is a real understanding of the values underlying the Constitution and its Amendments necessary, so is a willingness to act when necessary to protect those ideals.
      • The Second Amendment is as important as the First Amendment.
      • To guard against the very reasonable fear mentioned above, Madison proposed the 9th Amendment.
      • We were given the right to vote in the Amendments to the Constitution - number 19 to be exact!
      • The notices make no mention of the protections of the First Amendment.
      • More than 130 years later, many subsequent applications of the 14th Amendment seem obvious.
      • To repeal the 16th Amendment would require a constitutional amendment.
      • The Constitution and its Amendments protect the People from their Government.
      • We are sure that many of those who were in her position did not support the Government, but were unwilling to sacrifice their political careers by voting for the Amendment.
      • The twenty-four Amendments to the Constitution bind us together to form a nation and help unite us with our government.
      • In the USA in August 1920 President Wilson signed the 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the right to vote.
      • However, the US Constitution describes the free individual through implication - through the exemptions represented by the Amendments rather than through the assertions represented by the Constitution itself.
    2. 1.2 Something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility.
      (土壤结构或肥力的)改善,改进
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If you want to add any amendments, such as compost or peat moss, work them into the soil.
      • You can use the grindings for mulch, or let the pile compost for use later as a soil amendment.
      • It provides a good usable soil amendment for the garden and is certainly much less expensive than peat.
      • Once you have the results of the soil test, you can add nutrients or soil amendments such as lime, as needed.
      • The first day of spring is only a week away and it will soon be time to start adding fertilizer and organic amendments to your garden beds.
      • For any yard, a soil test is indispensable to know let you know what amendments the soil needs.
      • Skimp on amendments, fertilizers and the rest, but if you want good tomatoes it's about the water.
      • Next she added the extra materials from her other bed and the new amendments her soil test showed she needed.
      • Till the amendments into the top layer of soil, then smooth the soil bed with a roller.
      • Compost provides many benefits as a soil amendment, potting mix supplement and mulch.
      • You can permanently damage a soil by adding too much or the wrong amendments.
      • Compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium to grow plants.
      • Is it true that I won't be able to add soil amendments once the groundcovers have taken over?
      • I have been composting leaves to spread on my fields as a fertility amendment.
      • By tilling and mixing in amendments such as compost, you make the soil crumbly enough for roots to penetrate.
      • In most areas, there's no need to add amendments such as compost to the soil at planting time.
      • A cultivator is also useful for working amendments such as compost or manure into the soil.
      • It starts with the most basic agricultural supplies such as amendments for soil fertility.
      • Working amendments into the soil offers a good opportunity to build raised beds.
      • Soil amendments like gypsum or lime should not be applied unless a soil test shows an imbalance or deficiency.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘improvement, correction’): from Old French amendement, from amender (see amend).

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