resize

/ˌriːˈsaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːˈsaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-ˈsīz/ (ame, mw)

resize — verb

  • resizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • resizeshe / she / it
  • resizedpast simple
  • resizing-ing form

1. to change the width and height of a digital image, window, or other on-screen el

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to change the width and height of a digital image, window, or other on-screen element, usually by dragging a corner or edge or by entering new measurements.

例句

Amira resized the photo to 800 by 600 pixels before sending it to the printer.

resize + noun phrase + measurements

You can drag the corner of the box to resize the image inside the document.

drag to resize [something]

同義詞
  • scale

    applies to any object at any size; often implies proportional change, while resize may not

  • adjust

    broader — can refer to colour, brightness, contrast, or position, not just dimensions

文法句型

resize + noun phrase

resize + noun phrase + to + measurement

用法筆記

Overwhelmingly used in computing and digital-editing contexts. For physical objects such as clothing or furniture, 'alter' or 'adjust' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌I resized the picture smaller.
✅I resized the picture to make it smaller.
💡The verb 'resize' already means to change size; adding 'smaller' directly after the object is grammatically unusual. Use 'to make it smaller' or specify the target dimensions instead.

2. to change the circumference of a ring, bracelet, or other piece of jewelry so th

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to change the circumference of a ring, bracelet, or other piece of jewelry so that it fits the wearer's body properly.

例句

Lara had her engagement ring resized at the jeweler after losing some weight.

have [something] resized

The jeweler said he could resize the vintage bracelet by adding an extra link.

同義詞
  • alter

    more general — includes changes to length, shape, or style, not just circumference

  • adjust

    can mean tightening a clasp without cutting or adding material, whereas resize implies physical alteration

文法句型

resize + noun phrase

have + noun phrase + resized

用法筆記

Most commonly used with rings. Not all jewelry can be resized — some metals and designs (e.g., tension-set stones, channel-set bands) make resizing impractical.

常見錯誤

❌Can you resize my watch?
✅Can you resize my watch strap?
💡For watches, resize applies to the strap or band, not the mechanism or the watch face itself.