Language Point 23

Using fossil fuels for energy has not altered very much but wind energy use is increasing significantly. (Para. 10)

Meaning: Although fossil fuel use as energy has not changed much, wind is being used more and more for energy.

alter: change; make or become different

It is weird to spend a lot of money to alter that old candy store.

用那么多的钱去改造那家陈旧的糖果店，实在令人不解。

Little had altered in the village.

这村庄没有什么变化。

The company has altered some of its rules.

这公司更改了它的一些规章制度。