adapt
v
1
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tnt]
~ sth (for sth) make sth suitable for a new use, situation, etc; modify sth 使某事物適合於新的用途, 情況等; 修改某事物
This machine has been specially adapted for use underwater. 這機器是為水下使用而特別改裝的.
These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. 這些式樣均可改動以適應個人不同的愛好.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (for sth) (from sth) alter or modify (a text) for television, the stage, etc (為電視, 舞臺等)改編或改寫(稿本)
This novel has been adapted for radio (ie translated and changed so that it can be presented on the radio) from the Russian original. 這部小說已由俄文原著改編成無線電廣播節目(經翻譯及改寫後可於無線電中播放).
2 [I, Ipr, Tn.pr]
~ (oneself) (to sth) become adjusted to new conditions, etc 適應(新環境等)
Our eyes slowly adapted to the dark. 我們的眼睛慢慢地適應了黑暗的環境.
She adapted (herself) quickly to the new climate. 她很快地適應了這種新的氣候.