Definitions
v. to change behaviour or features to suit new conditions
适应；使适应
v. to change something for a different use or audience
改编；改装
Example
Our cat quickly adapted to life in the new flat.
我们的猫很快适应了新公寓里的生活。
Schools must adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
学校必须调整教学方法，以满足不同文化背景学生的需求。
Collocations
- adapt to change
- adapt teaching methods
- adapt a novel for television
Word family
- adaptation (n.)
- adaptable (adj.)
- adaptability (n.)
- adaptive (adj.)
Synonyms
- adjust
- modify
Usage tip
adapt to后接名词或动名词；勿混adopt（采用）。
FAQ
- What does adapt mean?
- to change behaviour or features to suit new conditions to change something for a different use or audience
- How is adapt pronounced?
- UK /əˈdæpt/, US /əˈdæpt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
