tran‧si‧tion 1 W3 AC / trænzɪʃ ə n,-sɪ- / 名词 [可数和不可数名词]

formal when something changes from one form or state to another

transition from something to something

the smooth transition from full-time work to full retirement

Making the transition from youth to adulthood can be very painful.

a society that is in transition (= changing )

the period of transition to full democracy

COLLOCATIONS

形容词

smooth (= happening without any problems ) There were some difficulties in achieving a smooth transition to independence.

peaceful We all wish to see a peaceful transition.

gradual Elections will be held in the course of a gradual transition from military to civilian rule.

difficult/painful She has had to make the difficult transition from child actor to adult star.

动词

make the transition The biggest problem will be making the transition from one system to the other.

transition + NOUN

a transition period/a period of transition The major industrial nations are in a period of transition.

a transition process/a process of transition He will deal with any problems that might arise during the transition process.