conversion
/kənˈvɜːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈvɜːrʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈvər-zhən -shən/ (ame, mw)
conversion — 名詞
- conversionsingular
- conversionsplural
1. the action of taking something that works one way and making it work in a differ
轉換
從一種形式或系統改為另一種的過程
the action of taking something that works one way and making it work in a different way — for instance, turning a Word document into a PDF, or changing a temperature reading from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
The conversion from analogue to digital television took several years in most countries.
在大多數國家，從類比電視轉換為數位電視花了數年的時間。
conversion + from + noun + to + noun (system change)
Reema used her phone to check the currency conversion before buying lunch in Seoul.
Reema 在首爾買午餐前用手機查了一下貨幣轉換的匯率。
currency conversion
The government announced a full conversion to electric vehicles by the year 2035.
政府宣布將在 2035 年之前全面轉換為電動車。
Ada opened a bank account that offered free conversion between dollars and euros.
Ada 開了一個銀行帳戶，提供美元和歐元之間的免費轉換。
- transformation
suggests a more dramatic or complete change than conversion
- changeover
more informal, often used for switching between systems or suppliers
文法句型
conversion + of + noun + into/to + noun
conversion + from + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by from…to… or of…into… to specify what is being changed and what it is changed to.
2. the situation where a person decides to follow a different faith or set of princ
皈依；改宗
改變宗教信仰的過程
the situation where a person decides to follow a different faith or set of principles than the one they grew up with, usually after thinking deeply about it.
Her conversion to Buddhism happened after she spent a year travelling in Southeast Asia.
她皈依佛教是在東南亞旅行一年之後發生的。
conversion + to + [religion]
Bilal's family accepted his conversion to Christianity, though it took them some time to understand.
Bilal 的家人接受了他改信基督教的事實，儘管他們花了一些時間才理解。
Élise wrote a research paper on the conversion of indigenous communities to Catholicism during the colonial period.
Élise 寫了一篇研究論文，探討殖民時期原住民社區改信天主教的過程。
The documentary followed several people through their year-long journey of religious conversion.
這部紀錄片跟拍了幾個人長達一年的宗教皈依歷程。
- adoption
broader — can apply to any practice or idea, not only religion
文法句型
conversion + to + religion
用法筆記
Typically used with the preposition to: conversion to Islam, conversion to Judaism. May also be qualified as a deathbed conversion (just before death) or forced conversion (under pressure).
3. a place where people live that was originally made for something else — for inst
改建房
從原有用途改建為住宅的空間
a place where people live that was originally made for something else — for instance, a home that used to be a school, a church, or a factory.
The Park family bought an old barn and turned it into a beautiful conversion with three bedrooms.
Park 一家買了一間舊穀倉，把它改造成一棟漂亮的三房改建住宅。
barn conversion — common compound noun
The warehouse conversion on Indra Street has floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed brick walls.
Indra 街上的那間倉庫改建房有天花板高的窗戶和外露的磚牆。
The old schoolhouse was a charming conversion with a modern kitchen and original wooden floors.
那間舊校舍改建成為一棟迷人的住宅，擁有現代化廚房和原木地板。
My aunt lives in a beautiful conversion that was once a Victorian laundry building.
我阿姨住在一間漂亮的改建房裡，那裡曾經是維多利亞時代的洗衣房。
- renovation
broader — implies general repair and modernisation, not a change of original purpose
文法句型
[building type] + conversion
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound nouns such as barn conversion, loft conversion, church conversion, or warehouse conversion. In real-estate listings, conversion alone often implies a loft or warehouse conversion.
4. in online marketing, the point at which someone looking at an advertisement or b
轉換率
網站訪客完成購買等目標行動的過程
in online marketing, the point at which someone looking at an advertisement or browsing a website actually does what the advertiser wants — for example, buying an item, joining a mailing list, or filling out a short form.
The new landing page design raised the conversion rate from 2% to almost 5% in one month.
新的登陸頁面設計在一個月內將轉換率從 2% 提升到將近 5%。
conversion rate — fixed marketing term
Aaron tested three different call-to-action buttons to see which one produced the highest conversion.
Aaron 測試了三種不同的行動呼籲按鈕，看看哪一種能產生最高的轉換率。
Renata redesigned the checkout page and saw an immediate jump in customer conversion.
Renata 重新設計了結帳頁面，客戶轉換率立刻大幅提升。
The company's blog posts drive conversions by answering common questions before asking for a sale.
這家公司的部落格文章在要求銷售之前先回答常見問題，藉此推動轉換。
文法句型
conversion + rate
lead + conversion
用法筆記
Common in web analytics and e-commerce. The conversion rate is the percentage of visitors who complete the desired action, calculated as conversions divided by total visits.
5. in rugby, a kick taken after a try that sends the ball between the two tall post
追加射門
橄欖球達陣後的額外射門得分
in rugby, a kick taken after a try that sends the ball between the two tall posts and above the crossbar, earning the team an extra two points.
Nala passed to Eli, who ran in for a try and calmly added the conversion.
Nala 傳球給 Eli，Eli 達陣後沉穩地完成了追加射門。
add the conversion
The fly-half landed a difficult conversion from the sideline, putting the team three points ahead.
接鋒從邊線成功踢進一記難度很高的追加射門，讓球隊領先三分。
The kicker stepped up to take the conversion, knowing the whole match depended on it.
踢球員走向前準備踢追加射門，他知道整場比賽都繫於這一球。
Late in the second half, the team scored a try but failed to add the conversion.
下半場後半段，球隊達陣得分但未能完成追加射門。
文法句型
[player] + [adds/lands/misses] + the + conversion
用法筆記
Distinguish from try, which is the four-point score that earns the right to attempt a conversion. A conversion is worth two points in rugby union and rugby league.
6. in US football (American football), the chance for a team to get extra points ri
加分踢球
美式足球達陣後的額外得分機會
in US football (American football), the chance for a team to get extra points right after scoring a touchdown, usually by kicking the ball between the two tall posts from a short distance.
Christopher kicked the extra-point conversion through the uprights to tie the game at 14-14.
Christopher 將加分踢球踢過球門，將比分扳平為 14 比 14。
extra-point conversion
After Obi's touchdown run, the conversion attempt was blocked by the defensive line.
Obi 達陣跑之後，加分踢球被防守線給擋了下來。
The coach decided to go for a two-point conversion instead of the safer kick.
教練決定嘗試兩分轉換，而不是選擇較安全的踢球。
Late in the fourth quarter, the conversion attempt sailed wide to the right.
第四節末了，加分踢球偏向右側飛出界外。
- extra point
more general term for a one-point kick; conversion can also refer to a two-point play
文法句型
[player] + [kicks/makes/blocks] + the + conversion
用法筆記
A standard conversion (kick) is worth one point. Teams may also attempt a two-point conversion by running or passing the ball into the end zone from the two-yard line. This sense is specific to American and Canadian football — in rugby the equivalent is sense 5 above.