Conform



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• ( to) v. 符合或遵守公认的规则
• ［英］ ( to) v. 符合或遵守公认的规则 ( keep to or comply with generally accepted rules)
• ［记］ con ( 共同) +form ( 形状) -> 形式共同 -> 一致
• ［同］ 派生词: conformism ( n. 墨守成规) ; conformity ( n. 符合, 一致)

Webster Collegiate

verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French conformer, from Latin conformare, from com- + formare to form, from forma form
• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • to give the same shape, outline, or contour to ; bring into harmony or accord <conform furrows to the slope of the land
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to be similar or identical; also to be in agreement or harmony — used with to or with<changes that conform with our plans
  • 2.
    • a. to be obedient or compliant — usually used with to<conform to another's wishes
    • b. to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs <the pressure to conform
• Synonyms: see adapt
• ? conformer noun
• ? conformism noun
• ? conformist noun or adjective

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