adjust
adjust
ad∙just / əˈdʒʌst ; əˈdʒʌst /
◙verb
1. [I,T] to gradually become familiar with a new situation
• 适应;（使）习惯;
»They'll soon settle in – kids are very good at adjusting.
他们很快就会习惯的 — 小孩子适应能力很强。
▪ [+to]
»It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.
过了几秒钟她的眼睛才适应了黑暗。
»adjust to doing sth
»My parents had trouble adjusting to living in an apartment.
我父母不习惯住公寓。
»adjust yourself to sth
»It took time to adjust myself to motherhood.
我过了一段时间才习惯做母亲这个角色。
2. [T] to change or move something slightly to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose
• 调整，调节:
»Check and adjust the brakes regularly.
经常检查并调节刹车装置。
»Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning.
尝尝汤的味道，然后调整佐料。
»If your employment status changes, your tax code will be adjusted accordingly.
如果就业状况改变，你的免税代码也会作相应调整。
3. [T] if you adjust something you are wearing, you move it slightly so that it is neater, more comfortable etc
• 整理〔穿戴的东西〕:
»He paused to adjust his spectacles.
他停下来整了整眼镜。
--› see WELL-ADJUSTED
