Conversion



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解释

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• n. 转变, 皈依
• ［记］ con＋vert ( 转) -> 一起转入 ( 新的信仰)
• ［例］ There were many conversions to Christianity among the ancient Romans.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conversion-, conversio, from convertere
• Date: 14th century
• 1. the act of converting ; the process of being converted
• 2. an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion
• 3.
  • a. the operation of finding a converse in logic or mathematics
  • b. reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions
• 4. a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down 2-point conversion third-down conversion
• 5. something converted from one use to another
• 6. gene conversion
• ? conversional adjective

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