converts
converts — noun
- convertssingular
- convertsesplural
1. someone who chooses to follow a new religion, accept a new set of political view
someone who chooses to follow a new religion, accept a new set of political views, or start living in a totally different way
Chiara became a convert to Buddhism after spending a year in a Thai monastery.
a convert to + religion/noun
The party's new health policy won over many converts from across the political spectrum.
Esteban is a recent convert to working from home four days a week.
Nellie remained a convert to organic farming even after her neighbours returned to chemical fertilisers.
Bilal, a convert to Islam, learned to read the Quran in Arabic within two years.
- apostate
someone who has abandoned their religion or principles entirely
文法句型
a + convert + to + noun
用法筆記
The preposition that follows 'convert' is always 'to' — not 'of' — when stating what belief or group the person has adopted.
常見錯誤
converts — verb
- convertspresent simple I / you / we / they
- convertses3rd person singular
- convertsing-ing form
- convertsedpast simple
1. to change the appearance, shape, or purpose of something, or to be changed in on
to change the appearance, shape, or purpose of something, or to be changed in one of these ways
Samir converted the unused garage into a small workshop for his woodworking projects.
transitive: convert + noun + into + noun
Solar panels on the school roof convert sunlight directly into electricity for the building.
The sofa converts easily into a queen-sized bed when guests come to stay.
Brandon converted all his old paper photo albums into digital files on a hard drive.
The old train station was converted into a popular restaurant with the original brick walls.
- preserve
to keep something in its original state rather than changing it
文法句型
convert + noun + into/to + noun
convert + into/to + noun
用法筆記
The prepositions 'into' and 'to' are both common after this sense, but 'into' is more frequent when a physical transformation is involved.
常見錯誤
2. to change from one religion, political opinion, or set of personal beliefs to a
to change from one religion, political opinion, or set of personal beliefs to a different one, or to persuade someone else to make this change
Zuri converted to Buddhism after attending meditation classes for several months.
intransitive: convert + to + religion
Amani tried to convert her colleagues to her views on recycling and reducing waste.
transitive: convert + someone + to + belief
Selim converted from Christianity to Judaism before marrying into his wife's family.
The travelling preacher claimed to have converted hundreds of people during the summer tour.
Chiara converted to a vegetarian lifestyle after watching a documentary about factory farming.
文法句型
convert + to + noun
convert + someone + to + noun
用法筆記
When stating the original belief, use 'from' (e.g. 'from Christianity'). When stating the new one, use 'to' (e.g. 'to Islam').
常見錯誤
3. to successfully score bonus points after a main score in sports such as rugby, A
to successfully score bonus points after a main score in sports such as rugby, American football, or basketball
Bao converted the try by kicking the rugby ball cleanly between the two upright posts.
convert + the try (rugby)
Esteban converted both free throws to put his team ahead by a single point.
Nellie converted her penalty kick past the goalkeeper into the bottom left corner.
The kicker converted the field goal from forty-five yards out with perfect aim.
Bilal failed to convert the penalty kick, and the match ended in a draw.
- miss
to fail to score from the opportunity
文法句型
convert + noun (try/penalty/free throw/field goal)
用法筆記
The object is always the name of the scoring opportunity (try, free throw, penalty, field goal), not the points themselves. This sense is most common in rugby, American football, and basketball commentary.
常見錯誤
4. to exchange one thing for another of similar value, type, or purpose, especially
to exchange one thing for another of similar value, type, or purpose, especially currency, financial products, or stored value
Mira converted her euros into Japanese yen at the airport exchange counter.
convert + currency + into + currency
Brandon converted his old pension plan into a personal retirement account last year.
Samir converted the company's outstanding debt into shares of common stock.
The bank allows customers to convert paper savings bonds into electronic versions online.
Sayaka converted her frequent flyer miles into a free round-trip ticket to Seoul.
- keep
to hold on to something rather than exchanging it
文法句型
convert + noun + into/to + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with currencies, investments, debts, and loyalty points. The preposition 'into' is more frequent than 'to' in this financial/exchange sense.