adapt

[ə'dæpt]

vt.改编, 使适应
vi.适应, 适合

例句与用法：

You must adapt to the norms of the society you live in.

在社会中生活就要遵循社会行为准则。

This machine has been specially adapted for underwater use.

这机器是为水下使用而特别改装的。

She adapted herself quickly to the new climate.

她很快就适应了这种新气候。

This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original.

这部小说已由俄文原著改编成无线电广播节目。

词形变化：

动词过去式: adapted | 动词过去分词: adapted | 动词现在分词: adapting | 动词第三人称单数: adapts |

详细释义：

vt.

1. 使适应, 使适合[(+to)]

He tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions.

他努力使自己适应新的情况。

2. 改编, 改写[(+for)]

The author is going to adapt his play for television.

作者将把他的剧本改编成电视剧。

3. 改建, 改造[(+for)]

The boys adapted the old barn for use by the club.

孩子们将这个旧谷仓改造成为俱乐部用房。

vi.

适应[(+to)]

He has not yet adapted to the climate.

他还没适应这种气候。

短语词组：

adapt to

1. 使自己适应于

He always adapted easily to new circumstances.

他总是很容易使自己适应新的环境。