新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

adjust

英  [əˈdʒʌst]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • adjusts , adjusting , adjusted

    1[I 不及物动词] 调整以适应

    When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.

    近义词

    adapt

    双语例句

    例:

    We have been preparing our fighters to adjust themselves to civil society.

    我们一直培训我们的战士们,以使他们适应公民社会。

    例:

    I felt I had adjusted to the idea of being a mother very well.

    我感到我已经完全接受了做母亲的想法。

    2[T 及物动词] 调整

    If you adjust something, you change it so that it is more effective or appropriate.

    近义词

    change

    双语例句

    例:

    To attract investors, Panama has adjusted its tax and labour laws.

    为了吸引投资者,巴拿马已经调整了其税务及劳动法规。

    例:

    seasonally adjusted figures.

    季节性调整数据。

    3[T 及物动词] 调节

    If you adjust something such as your clothing or a machine, you correct or alter its position or setting.

    近义词

    shift

    双语例句

    例:

    Liz adjusted her mirror and then edged the car out of its parking space.

    莉兹调了调后视镜,然后把车慢慢地开出了停车位。

    例:

    The clamp can be adjusted to fit any tyre size.

    这个车轮固定钳可以通过调整来固定大小不同的轮胎。

    4[I 不及物动词] (使眼睛)适应(光线或距离的变化)

    If you adjust your vision or if your vision adjusts, the muscles of your eye or the pupils alter to cope with changes in light or distance.

    双语例句

    例:

    He stopped to try to adjust his vision to the faint starlight.

    他停下来,试着使眼睛适应昏暗的星光。