converted
converted — 形容詞
- convertedpositive
- more convertedcomparative
- most convertedsuperlative
1. changed in form, purpose, or character so that it can serve a different function
改造的
改變形式或用途以適應新功能
changed in form, purpose, or character so that it can serve a different function — for example, a warehouse turned into flats or a church turned into a library
Sofie lives in a converted warehouse near the river with high ceilings and big windows.
Sofie 住在河邊一間天花板很高的改造倉庫裡，窗戶很大。
attributive use: converted + building type
The old church became a converted library that anyone in town can use.
那座老教堂變成了一間改造圖書館，鎮上任何人都可以使用。
Feng bought a converted bus and turned it into a small mobile café.
Feng 買了一輛改造巴士，把它變成了一個小型移動咖啡館。
The Okonkwo family stayed in a converted barn during their holiday in the French countryside.
Okonkwo 一家在法國鄉村度假時住在一間改造穀倉裡。
A converted attic gave the growing family an extra bedroom upstairs.
改造閣樓為這個正在成長的家庭在樓上多添了一間臥室。
- transformed
stronger; suggests a complete and often dramatic change
- remodelled
specifically about changing the structure of a building or room
- repurposed
emphasises finding a new use rather than changing appearance
- unaltered
not changed from its original state or purpose
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (NEW FAITH): this sense is about physical or functional change, not adopting a belief.
2. having adopted a new religion, set of beliefs, or strongly-held opinion — for ex
皈依的
已改信新宗教或堅定信念的
having adopted a new religion, set of beliefs, or strongly-held opinion — for example, a person who has become a Buddhist after being raised in another tradition
Saira is a converted Muslim who found peace in her new faith.
Saira 是一位皈依的穆斯林，她在新信仰中找到了平靜。
converted + faith/religion noun
As a converted vegetarian, Paul now feels much healthier than before.
已皈依素食的 Paul 現在感覺比以前健康多了。
Ziad joined a group of converted Christians who meet every Sunday evening.
Ziad 加入了一群皈依的基督徒，他們每週日晚上聚會。
Beatrix, a recently converted environmentalist, cycles to work every day instead of driving.
Beatrix 是一位最近皈依環保主義的人，每天騎自行車上班而不是開車。
- reborn
strongly spiritual; suggests a complete inner transformation
- reformed
implies turning away from a previous bad or wrong way of life
- born-again
specifically Christian; can sound evangelical or intense
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (CHANGED USE): this sense is about adopting a new religion, belief, or lifestyle — not about a physical building or object being altered.
常見錯誤
3. used with 'the' to talk about people as a group who have embraced a particular f
信徒們
已接受某宗教或信念的一群人
used with 'the' to talk about people as a group who have embraced a particular faith or belief system
The priest was preaching to the converted and did not change any minds that day.
那位神父在對信徒們講道，那天並沒有改變任何人的想法。
collocation: preaching to the converted
Pastor Williams spoke only to the converted at Sunday lunch and ignored the new visitors.
Williams 牧師在週日午餐時只對信徒們說話，完全忽略了新來的訪客。
The converted gathered in the town square to celebrate the religious festival together.
信徒們聚集在鎮上的廣場，一起慶祝宗教節日。
Ari realised the meeting was just the converted agreeing with each other.
Ari 意識到那場會議只是信徒們在互相贊同彼此。
- the faithful
emphasises loyalty to a religion rather than the act of changing
- adherents
formal; refers to followers of any belief system, not necessarily converted
- unbelievers
those who do not share the faith or belief
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'the' (the converted). Refers to a group collectively, never to a single person. For an individual, use the noun 'convert' (without -ed).
常見錯誤
4. in rugby, basketball, and similar sports — describes a kick, throw, or shot from
加分的
運動中得分後可獲額外分數的
in rugby, basketball, and similar sports — describes a kick, throw, or shot from which bonus points are added to the team's score
The converted try gave the home team an extra two points on the scoreboard.
那次加分的達陣為地主隊在計分板上多添了兩分。
collocation: converted try
After the penalty was converted, the crowd at the stadium cheered loudly.
罰球加分後，體育場內的觀眾大聲歡呼。
A converted free throw put them ahead with just three seconds left in the game.
一記加分的罰球讓他們在比賽只剩三秒時取得領先。
The captain's converted kick from the sideline sealed the win for the visitors.
隊長從邊線踢進的加分球為客隊鎖定了勝局。
- successful
broader; can apply to any scoring attempt across all sports
用法筆記
Domain: sport (especially rugby and basketball). Mainly British usage for rugby conversions.
converted — 動詞
- convertedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- converteds3rd person singular
- converteding-ing form
- convertededpast simple
1. to alter the form, character, or function of something; also used without an obj
轉變；轉化
改變事物的形式、性質或用途
to alter the form, character, or function of something; also used without an object to describe something undergoing such a change
The factory converts raw sugar into the white grains sold in shops.
那家工廠將粗糖轉化為商店裡販售的白色顆粒。
convert + something + into + something
Sofie's old barn was converted into a bright and comfortable guest house.
Sofie 的舊穀倉被轉化成一間明亮舒適的客房。
passive: be converted into + [new use]
Solar panels on the roof convert sunlight into electricity for the whole building.
屋頂上的太陽能板將陽光轉變為整棟建築的電力。
Over time, the spare room converted into a messy storage space.
隨著時間過去，那間空房轉變成一個亂糟糟的儲物空間。
An enzyme in the stomach converts food into energy the body can use.
胃裡的一種酶將食物轉化為身體可以使用的能量。
- preserve
to keep something in its original state without changing it
文法句型
convert + something + into/to + something
convert + into/to + something
用法筆記
Most common sense. Can be transitive (with an object) or intransitive (no object). When describing the result of transformation, use 'into' or 'to'.
常見錯誤
2. to lead a person or group to adopt a different religion, set of beliefs, or poin
使改信
引導某人改變信仰或觀點
to lead a person or group to adopt a different religion, set of beliefs, or point of view — for example, persuading a friend to change their political opinion or join a faith
Mauricio converted his brother to his way of thinking about money.
Mauricio 使他弟弟改信了他自己對金錢的看法。
convert + someone + to + something
The missionaries hoped to convert the islanders to their religion.
傳教士們希望使島民改信他們的宗教。
Ilan's best friend converted him to a love of old jazz records.
Ilan 最好的朋友使他改信，從此愛上了老爵士唱片。
Sivan converted her whole family to the idea of a plant-based diet.
Sivan 使全家人改信了植物性飲食的想法。
- persuade
broader; covers any kind of convincing, not just beliefs or religion
- win over
more informal; suggests gaining someone's support gradually
- bring round
informal, British; means to convince someone after initial resistance
- dissuade
to persuade someone not to do or believe something
文法句型
convert + someone + to + something
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, group, or persuasive text. Distinguished from verb sense 1 (TRANSFORM): this sense is about changing beliefs, not physical form.
常見錯誤
3. to swap something for something else of equal value or of a different type — for
兌換；轉換
將某物換成等值或不同形式
to swap something for something else of equal value or of a different type — for example, changing money from one currency to another or turning loyalty points into a discount
Feng converted his euros into pounds at the airport before his flight.
Feng 在搭飛機前在機場把歐元兌換成英鎊。
convert + currency + into + currency
The investor decided to convert her shares into cash at the end of the year.
那位投資者決定在年底將她的股票兌換成現金。
You can convert your loyalty points into a discount on your next purchase.
你可以將忠誠點數轉換成下一次購物的折扣。
Rina converted her old phone into store credit at the electronics shop.
Rina 在電子產品店把她的舊手機兌換成了店內點數。
文法句型
convert + something + into/to + something
用法筆記
Often used with currency, points, or financial assets. Distinguished from verb sense 1 (TRANSFORM): this sense is about swapping equivalents, while TRANSFORM is about changing the nature of a single thing.
4. to successfully make a kick, throw, or shot that earns extra points for a team i
得分；罰進
運動中成功踢進或投進得分
to successfully make a kick, throw, or shot that earns extra points for a team in a sport such as rugby, basketball, or American football
Esteban converted the penalty kick and brought his team level on the scoreboard.
Esteban 罰進點球，讓他的球隊在計分板上追平。
convert + a penalty [kick/shot]
Priya converted both free throws to give her side a narrow lead before half-time.
Priya 兩次罰球都投進了，讓她的隊伍在半場前取得小幅領先。
The forward converted the pass from his teammate and scored the winning goal.
那位前鋒接到隊友的傳球後得分，踢進了致勝的一球。
Sade converted a difficult spare in the final frame to win the bowling match.
Sade 在最後一局以一次困難的 spare 成功得分，贏得了保齡球比賽。
- miss
to fail to score from a kick, throw, or shot attempt
文法句型
convert + a penalty/free throw/try/kick
用法筆記
Domain: sport. In rugby and American football, this means scoring extra points after a try or touchdown.