adjust
verb uk/əˈdʒʌst/ us/əˈdʒʌst/
(MAKE CHANGES)
B2 [ T ]（尤指为了使某物更正确、有效或合适而）调整;调节
to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. 如果椅子太高了，你可以把它调到适合你的高度。
As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children. 作为一名老师，你必须调整教学方法来适应那些学得较慢的孩子的需要。
[ T ]整理（衣着）
to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy
She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room. 她整了整裙子，深吸一口气，走进了房间。
- More examples
- Turn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.
- With this drill it's possible to adjust the speed of rotation.
- You don't need to adjust the setting every time you take a photo.
- There is some interference on the signal - do not adjust your set.
- My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
(BECOME FAMILIAR)
B2 [ I ]适应;习惯
to become more familiar with a new situation
I can't adjust to living on my own. 我不习惯独自生活。
Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark. 她的眼睛慢慢适应了黑暗。
The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust. 生活方式差别太大了，得过一段时间才能适应。