a change or changes made to the words of a text

He insisted that the book did not need amendment. 他坚持认为这本书无需修改。

I've made a few last-minute amendments to the article. 我对文章做了一些最后的修改。

Presidential power was reduced by a constitutional amendment in 1991. 1991年的宪法修正案削弱了总统的权力。

Synonyms: adjustment (CHANGE)alterationchange (BECOMING DIFFERENT)modification (CHANGE)mutation

a change to a law that is not yet in operation and is still being discussed

An amendment to the bill was agreed without a vote. 议案修正条款没有进行表决就通过了。