adaptation
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4171 in the learning path
适应；适应性变化
Definitions
n. The process of changing to suit new conditions.
适应；适应性变化
n. A work changed into another form, such as a film.
改编作品
n. A change made to something to suit a particular purpose.
改装；调整
Example
Our adaptation to the colder weather took several weeks.
我们花了几个星期才适应较冷的天气。
Climate adaptation requires governments to improve flood defences and support communities facing increasingly frequent extreme weather.
适应气候变化需要政府改善防洪设施，并支持面临日益频繁的极端天气的社区。
Collocations
- adaptation to change
- climate adaptation
- a film adaptation
- evolutionary adaptation
Word family
- adapt (v.)
- adaptable (adj.)
- adaptive (adj.)
- adaptability (n.)
Synonyms
- adjustment
Usage tip
适应某事用adaptation to；改编自用adaptation of。
FAQ
- What does adaptation mean?
- The process of changing to suit new conditions. A work changed into another form, such as a film. A change made to something to suit a particular purpose.
- How is adaptation pronounced?
- UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
