词汇
flux
My plan is in a state of flux at the moment.
fundamental
We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment.
be characterized by
The Old English was characterized by a limited vocabulary.
alteration
The landscape has undergone considerable alteration.
A major alteration occurred in the pronunciation of numerous English vowel sounds.
dub
This evolution,dubbed"the great vowel shift",was very significant in the development of so-called modern English.
standardize
formalize
Modern English was characterized by more active attempts toward standardization which mearnt formalizing English usage and spelling.