It is life that altered the atmosphere.
生命改变了大气层。
alter v. 改变

atmosphere n. 大气层
举一反三
"改变"英语表达
1. change n./v. 改变
It's time to change.
是时候做改变了。
You changed me.
你改变了我。
2. alter /ˈɔltər/ v. 改变/变动
I need to alter my plan.
我须要改变我的操持了。
Wise men alter their minds, fools never do.
智者会变通, 愚者执拗不化。
3. transform /trænsˈfɔrm/ v. 改变(往更好/洗手不干的改变)
With his great effort, he transformed his career path.
通过巨大努力,他彻底改变了自己的职业道路。
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