1 [I,T] adapt (yourself) (to sth) to change your behaviour because the situation you are in has changed (因处境改变而)改变行为;适应;调适:
He was quick to adapt (himself) to the new system.他很快适应新制度。
2 [T] adapt sth (for sth) to change sth so that you can use it in a different situation 改变某事物(以便在别的情况中运用):
The bus was adapted for disabled people.那辆公共汽车已改装,供残疾人使用。The teacher adapts the coursebook to suit the needs of her students.老师改写了教科书以适应她学生的需要。
adapt/əˋdæpt; əˈdæpt/v 1 [I,T] to change your behaviour or ideas because it is necessary in a new situation 适应〔新环境〕: +to Children may find it hard to adapt to a new school. 儿童可能会觉得难以适应新的学校。adapt yourself/itself etc (to sth) Insects adapt themselves to many environments. 昆虫能适应多种环境。see box at见 CHANGE1 方框2 [T] to change something so that it is suitable for a different purpose 改造﹐改装〔以适应不同的用途〕: +to Our car has been adapted to take unleaded fuel. 我们的汽车已经改装过可以用无铅汽油了。adapt sth for sb/sth Her first novel was adapted for television (=changed and made into a film or television programme). 她的第一部小说被改编成了电视剧。3 be well adapted to sth to be especially suitable for something 特别适应某事物: flowers that are well adapted to the cold winters 非常适应寒冬的花卉
adaptadaptadaptsadaptedadaptingverb (adapts, adapting, adapted)1to change the way that you do things because you are in a new situation: He has adapted very well to being at a new school.2to change something so that you can use it in a different way: The car was adapted for use as a taxi.