1 [T] to change sth slightly, especially because it is not in the right position 略为调整;校正:
The brakes on my bicycle need adjusting.我自行车上的剎车需要校正一下。The seat can be adjusted to different positions.座位可以调整到不同位置。
2 [I] adjust (to sth) to get used to new conditions or a new situation 适应(新环境):
She found it hard to adjust to working at night.她觉得晚上工作很难适应。 ➔adjustmentnoun [C,U]
We'll just make a few minor adjustmentsand the room will look perfect.我们只要对几处稍作调整,房间就会看上去很完美。
adjust/əˋdʒʌst; əˈdʒʌst/v 1 [I,T] to make small changes to the way you do things in order to get used to a new situation or condition 适应: +to We’re gradually adjusting to the new way of working. 我们正在逐渐适应新的工作方式。2 [T] to change or move something slightly to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose 调节﹐调整: Check and adjust the brakes regularly. 要定期检查和调整制动器。see box at见 CHANGE1 方框 —adjustable adj : an adjustable lamp 可调节的灯
adjustadjustadjustsadjustedadjustingverb (adjusts, adjusting, adjusted)to make a small change to something, to make it better: You can adjust the height of this chair. see Picture Dictionary for video