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