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  • Derivatives : n  conformer ; n  conformism ; n  conformist
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

conform [kən'fɔːm]
  1. 1. vi. 循规蹈矩
    to conform to sth
    [+expectations,regulations etc] 与某事物相符

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

conform [kənˈfɔːrm]
  1. 1. verb (使)一致,(使)相符合
    Modes of discussion are expected to conform to the rules of discourse.
    讨论模式应当遵守论述原则
  2. 2. verb (使)适应,(使)顺从,(使)遵守
    The old solution is modified to conform to the new situation.
    修改这个老办法以适应新的形势

Collins English-English Dictionary

conform [kən'fɔːm]
  1. 1. vi. [intr; usually foll by to] to comply in actions, behaviour, etc, with accepted standards or norms
  2. 2. vi. [intr; usually foll by with] to be in accordance; fit in
    he conforms with my idea of a teacher
  3. 3. vi. to make or become similar in character or form
  4. 4. vi. [intr] to comply with the practices of an established church, esp the Church of England
  5. 5. vt. [tr] to bring (oneself, ideas, etc) into harmony or agreement
  6. 6. vt. [Etymology] C14: from Old French conformer, from Latin confirmare to establish, strengthen, from firmare to make firm, from firmus firm1

Examples

to conform to sth
[+expectations,regulations etc] 与某事物相符
I am trying to conform myself to the requirements of the company.
我尽量做到符合公司的要求。
Those who do not conform to the law must bear the consequences.
不守法的人就应承担后果。
He angled his policies to conform with the voters.
他暗地里变更自己的方针政策,以迎合选民。
She was charged with failing to conform to accepted standards of medical practice.
她因没有遵守公认的医疗实践标准而受到指责。
The old solution is modified to conform to the new situation.
修改这个老办法以适应新的形势。

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