English主要词典
convert
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb
1 ~ (sth) (from sth) (into / to sth) to change or make sth change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another:
[VN] The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. * The pub is a converted warehouse. * What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? * Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. * [V] We've converted from coal to gas central heating.
2 [V] ~ into / to sth to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another:
a sofa that converts into a bed
3 ~ (sb) (from sth) (to sth) to change or make sb change their religion or beliefs:
[V] He converted from Christianity to Islam. * [VN] She was soon converted to the socialist cause.
4 ~ (sb) (from sb) (to sth) to change an opinion, a habit, etc:
[V] I've converted to organic food. * [VN] I didn't use to like opera but my husband has converted me.
5 [VN] ~ a try (in rugby) to gain extra points by kicking the ball over the goal
IDIOMS see PREACH
noun (from sth) (to sth) a person who has changed their religion, beliefs or opinions:
a convert to Islam * converts from other faiths * to win / gain converts to the cause