convert

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ convert /kənˈvɚt/ verb

converts; converted; converting

¹ convert

/kənˈvɚt/

verb

converts; converted; converting

Learner's definition of CONVERT

a [+ object] : to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way（使）转变，转化，转换— usually + to or into

The cells absorb light and convert it to energy.电池吸收光并把光转化为能。
How do you convert pounds to grams?如何把磅换算成克？
I need to convert my pesos back into dollars. [=I need to exchange my pesos for dollars]我需要将我的比索兑换回美元。
We converted the attic into a bedroom.我们把阁楼改成了一间卧室。

b [no object] : to change to a different system, method, etc.改变，变换（系统、方法等）— usually + to

c [no object] : to change from one form or use to another改成；变成— usually + to or into

a [no object] : to change from one religion, belief, political party, etc., to another改变（宗教、信仰、政派等）— often + to

b [+ object] : to persuade (someone) to change from one religion, belief, political party, etc., to another使改变（宗教、信仰、政派等）；使皈依— often + to

The missionaries converted the native people to Christianity.那些传教士使当地居民皈依了基督教。
They tried to convert us to their way of thinking.他们试图让我们的思维方式跟他们的一致。

— see also preach to the converted at preach

a : to score extra points after a goal or touchdown in rugby or American football（达阵后）得附加分

[no object]

[+ object]

b : to use (an opportunity, such as an opportunity to score points) successfully把握机会（得分）

[+ object]

They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities.他们有很多得分机会，但都没有把握好。

[no object]

² convert /ˈkɑːnˌvɚt/ noun

plural converts

² convert

/ˈkɑːnˌvɚt/

noun

plural converts

Learner's definition of CONVERT

[count]

: a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc.皈依者；改变信仰的人

a religious convert宗教皈依者
I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert.我原以为我不会喜欢上网支付账单，但现在我改变了看法。