Alter

/'ɔːltə/ v. 改变，更改，修改

Alter is a verb. It means to change or modify something.

Alter是动词。它的意思是改变或修改某事。

✎"I have altered the deal," the villain said. "Pray I don't alter it further."

“我已经变更了协议，”那恶棍说。“祈祷我不要再改变了。”

✎Bring the dress to a seamstress, and she will alter it for you.

把这件衣服拿给裁缝，她会给你改的。



Sometimes, alter is an adjective, as in the phrase alter ego. In this case, it is a synonym for alternative.

有时候，alter是一个形容词，比如在短语alter ego中，它是alternative的同义词。

✎The superhero had an alter ego as an unassuming journalist.

这位超级英雄还有着作为谦逊的记者的一面。



Altar

/'ɔːltə/ n. 祭坛；圣坛；圣餐台

Altar is a noun. An altar is a structure upon which sacrifices are made. Altars can be shaped like a table, or a simple pile of rocks, or many other shapes. During a wedding ceremony, you lead someone to the altar.

Altar是一个名词。Altar是供人举行祭祀活动的一个摆设。Altars的形状可以像一张桌子，或一堆简单的石头，或许多其他形状。在婚礼上，你把某人带到圣坛前。

✎Lay the boy upon the altar, and we will sacrifice him to the gods.

把孩子放在祭坛上，我们要把他献给神。

✎Families have special places in their homes called altars.

有的家庭在家里还专门设有祭坛。