make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to同义词：overhaul, modernisebecome technologically advanced同义词：modernise, develop
例句：
Pay-cable channels are still free from regulation, and the rules could prod cable companies to modernize so that nearly all programs are sold a la carte, giving consumers more choice.有线电视仍未受管制，新规定将促使有线电视公司采用新办法，尽量个别提供所有节目，予消费者较多选择。If the industry doesn't modernize it will not survive.该制造业若不现代化就不能继续存在。
详细解释：
mod.ern.izev.（动词）mo.dern.ized,mo.dern.iz.ing,mo.dern.iz.es v.tr.（及物动词）To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.使现代化：在外观，风格或特点上使现代化；使成为最新式的v.intr.（不及物动词）To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.采现代方法：接受或采现代方式，观念或风格【引伸】mod.erniza.tionmod.erniz.ern.（名词）