1、transformation

转换;改变;改造

Your metabolic rate is the speed at which your body transforms food into energy.

新陈代谢率是身体把食物转换为能量的速度。

Delegates also discussed transforming them from a guerrilla force into a regular army.

代表们还讨论了把他们从游击队武装改造为正规军的问题。

改善;使改观;使改头换面

The Minister said the Urban Development Corporation was now transforming the area.

部长声称城市开发公司如今正使该地区改头换面。

A cheap table can be transformed by an interesting cover

一块趣味盎然的桌布就能使一张廉价桌子面目一新。

2、speed up

加快(…的)速度

You notice that your breathing has speeded up a bit.

你注意到自己的呼吸加快了一些。

He pushed a lever that speeded up the car.

他挂挡加快了速度。

(使)(某一过程或活动)加快

Job losses are speeding up.

失业趋势正在不断加快。

I had already taken steps to speed up a solution to the problem.

我已经采取措施加快解决该问题。