convert into(v.+prep.)
(使)转而变为… change (sth) into (sth else)
▲convert sth into sth
A poet is one who can convert ordinary words into a meaningful and effective piece of writing.诗人是能够用普通的文字写出寓意深刻、感人至深的作品的人。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
All the bank money was converted into cash.所有的银行票据都兑换成了现金。

convert to(v.+prep.)
1.(使)改信,皈依(另一宗教) (cause to) change one's religion to (another religion)
▲convert to sth
Many people willingly converted to Buddhism.很多人情愿皈依佛教。
▲convert sb to sth
Priests converted many people to Christianity.牧师们使很多人改信基督教。
2.(使)转而变为… (cause to) change to (sth else)
▲convert sb to sth
My daughter has converted me to pop music.我女儿使我转而喜欢流行音乐。

用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron.
Not surprisingly, he failed to convert her.他没能使她改变看法并不奇怪。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
He was finally converted.他终于悔改了。

convert, alter, become, change, modify, turn, vary
参见become条。
convert, metamorphose, transfigure, transform, transmogrify, transmute
参见transform条。

［同义词］   change, transform
［反义词］   retain
［词源］＜古法语convertir(转变,改变)