What is the function of 加以 in this sentence?

Question

I'm certain 林俊宏 is an accomplished translator whose skill is far far beyond my puny attempts. I'm just wondering about this 加以。

Original English sentence from Sapiens, 人类简史:

In addition, since humans are born underdeveloped, they can be educated and socialised to a far greater extent than any other animal.

Original English sentence translated by 林俊宏 and back-translated by me.

此外，
In addition,
由于人类出生的时候尚未发育完全，
since humans are born underdeveloped,
比其他动物，
compared to other animals,
也就更能够用教育和社会化的方式加以改变。
they can be educated and socialised to a far greater extent.

加以：in addition, moreover
加以：can also function a bit like 把 to indicate 改变 applies to something previously mentioned (人类??)。

What is 加以 in this sentence??

Answer 1

加 as a verb can mean: to add; to impose; to apply)

Example:

• 刀斧加身 = apply severe bodily harm or death (upon someone)

• 黃袍加身 = impose the imperial title (upon someone)

加以 = impose with / apply with

Example:

• 加以起訴 = impose with indictment (= to indict)

• 加以惩罚 = impose with/ apply with punishment (= to punish)

• 加以改变 = apply with change (= to change)

也就更能够 - therefore, more able to

用教育和社会化的方式 - use the education and socialization method

加以改变 - (to) apply with change (= to change it)