"adjustment" in Chinese (Simplified)
调整适应
Definition
对事物进行小幅更改,以修复、改进或适应新情况。也可以指适应新环境的过程。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于指幅度较小的更改,既可以指实物(如椅子的'调整'),也可以指心理或社会适应(如新的工作需要'适应期')。比'更改'更正式,经常和“进行调整”、“需要调整”连用。不同于“修改”(modification),后者通常指更大或永久性的变化。
Examples
He made a small adjustment to his glasses.
他对眼镜做了一点**调整**。
The machine needs an adjustment to work well.
这台机器需要一次**调整**才能正常工作。
Moving to a new city is a big adjustment.
搬到新城市是一个很大的**适应**。
After the adjustment, the chair felt much more comfortable.
**调整**后,这把椅子舒服多了。
She’s still in a period of adjustment after starting her new job.
她开始新工作后,仍处于**适应**期。
A few quick adjustments and the plan was perfect.
几个快速的**调整**后,计划就完美了。