improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs
a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course;
"the reclamation of delinquent children"
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The reformation of criminals has produced an obvious result. 对罪犯的改造有了明显的效果。
This reformation on pension system is a historical progress. 这次养老金制度变革是一次历史性进步。
All of the people in the country have been prepared for the great reformation. 这个国家的人都已经为大变革做好了准备。
