/ˈmɒdənaɪz ||; ˈmɑdɚnˌaɪz/(also -ise) verb [T] to make sth suitable for use today using new methods, styles, etc 现代化；使合乎现今需要 ➔modernization(also -isation) /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn; US -nɪˈz- ||; ˌmɑdɚnəˈzeʃən/ noun [U]: The house is large but is in need of modernization. 房子很大，但需要加装现代化设备。