to completely change the character or appearance of sth, especially so that it is better 使改变外观（或性质）；使改观◆The struggling company has been transformed into one of the most successful in its field. 这家处境艰难的公司已转变为其领域内最成功的公司之一。◆The acquisition will be a transforming deal for the company (= one that will bring new types of business). 这次并购将会使公司转型。
to change the form of sth 使改变形态◆Photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses. 光化学反应使光变为电脉冲。
▸transformation /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn; NAmE-fərˈm-/
noun
[, ]◆the company's transformation from water utility to global media giant 这家公司从自来水事业到全球传媒巨头的转型▸transformational /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃənl; NAmE-fərˈm-/