词组 | reform |
释义 | noun | verb reform1 /rɪˈfɔːm $ -ɔːrm/ noun a change or changes made to a system or organization in order to improve itGrammarReform can be used as a countable noun: a program of political reforms, or an uncountable noun: the need for political reform.adjectivespolitical/economic/social/legal reform The prime minister has promised to push ahead with economic reform.a major reform He called for a major reform of the drug laws.radical reform (=very big and important changes) The government adopted a policy of radical reform.fundamental reform (=changes to the most basic and important parts of something) Ministers are demanding fundamental reform of the EU’s agricultural policy.far-reaching/sweeping/wide-ranging reforms (=that affect many things or have a great effect) The new government began a series of far-reaching reforms.a proposed reform Local councillors are angry about the proposed reforms.democratic/constitutional reform He stressed that democratic reform could not be achieved overnight.electoral reform (=of the voting system) The new government promised to look at electoral reform.nouns + reformtax reform The proposals for tax reform met strong resistance.education/healthcare/welfare reform Teachers say the government’s education reforms are being pushed through too quickly.prison reform Elizabeth Fry campaigned in the 1800s for prison reform.immigration reform Democrats said they would push for immigration reform.verbsmake/carry out reforms Reforms were made to the healthcare system.introduce reforms The new government plans to introduce political reforms.push through reforms (=make them happen as soon as you can) He has failed to push through much-needed economic reforms.implement reforms (=carry out planned reforms) Much will depend on how local managers implement the reforms.call for/demand reform Citizens demanded reform of the country’s police force.announce reforms Ms Howard announced sweeping reforms of the tax system.support reform Most voters support the reforms.oppose reform The armed forces will oppose any reforms to the constitution.achieve reform Political reform could easily be achieved.reform + nounsa reform programme BrE a reform program AmE The reform programme will cut the rail workforce by 15%.a reform package (=a reform programme) This will be the most comprehensive reform package yet.reform plans Under the reform plans, children would have to stay in school until the age of 17.reform proposals Further reform proposals were announced by the government.the reform process It was an important step in the democratic reform process.a reform bill The reform bill has won the support of President Obama.prepositionsreform of sth A reform of the legal system is much needed.phrasesa package/programme of reforms A package of reforms was approved by the National Assembly on 12 April.sth is in need of reform The criminal justice system is in need of reform.THESAURUS: reform → change2 noun | verb reform2 verb to change something in order to improve it, especially a law or systemadverbscompletely/totally reform sth The health care system needs to be completely reformed.radically reform sth (=involving big and important changes) The Dutch government intends to radically reform the country’s existing system of road tax.drastically reform sth (=in an extreme and sudden way) This law was designed to drastically reform the credit card industry and to protect consumers.fundamentally reform sth (=involving the most basic and important parts of something) Parliament must be fundamentally reformed.nounsreform a law The government is planning to reform the tax laws.reform a system There is an urgent need to reform the pension system.phrasesattempts to reform sth This chapter deals with the social security system and attempts to reform it.the need to reform sth Recent political debate has focussed on the need to reform the civil service.THESAURUS: reform → change1 (2) |
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