to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document

MPs were urged to amend the law to prevent another oil tanker disaster. 下院议员们被敦促修订该法律，以防止油轮泄漏灾难再次发生。

In line 20, "men" should be amended (= changed) to "people". 第20行中的 men 应改为 people。

Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president. 在宪法修正之前，总统仍然有权任命部长。