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。