adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5002 in the learning path
调整；改动
Definitions
n. A small change made to improve something.
调整；改动
n. The process of becoming comfortable with a new situation.
适应
Example
A small adjustment to the seat made cycling easier.
稍微调整座椅后，骑车变得更轻松了。
Moving to a new country often requires considerable adjustment to unfamiliar social customs and daily routines.
移居国外往往需要花不少功夫适应陌生的社会习俗和日常生活方式。
Collocations
- make an adjustment
- minor adjustment
- adjustment period
Word family
- adjust (v.)
- adjustable (adj.)
- readjust (v.)
Synonyms
- modification
- alteration
Usage tip
表示改动或适应时，常用 adjustment to。
FAQ
- What does adjustment mean?
- A small change made to improve something. The process of becoming comfortable with a new situation.
- How is adjustment pronounced?
- UK /əˈdʒʌstmənt/, US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
