adapt
verb
əˈdæpt
verb
1
to
gradually
change
your
behaviour
and
attitudes
in
order
to
be
successful
in
a
new
situation
（使）适应，（使）适合
I,T
[+
to
]
The
children
are
finding
it
hard
to
adapt
to
the
new
school.
孩子们发觉很难适应新学校。
flowers
which
are
well
adapted
to
harsh
winters
非常适应严冬的花
The
ability
to
adapt
is
a
definite
asset
in
this
job.
适应能力是做这份工作的绝对有利条件。
adapt
yourself/itself
etc
(to
sth)
How
do
these
insects
adapt
themselves
to
new
environments?
这些昆虫是如何适应新环境的？
2
to
change
something
to
make
it
suitable
for
a
different
purpose
改造，改装
T
adapt
sth
to
do
sth
The
car
has
been
adapted
to
take
unleaded
gas.
该车经改装可以使用无铅汽油。
adapt
sth
for
sb
These
teaching
materials
can
be
adapted
for
older
children.
这些教材可以修改一下给大一点的孩子用。
3
if
a
book
or
play
is
adapted
for
film,
television
etc,
it
is
changed
so
that
it
can
be
made
into
a
film,
television
programme
etc
改编，改写
T usually passive 一般用被动态
be
adapted
for
sth
Many
children
buy
books
after
they
have
been
adapted
for
television.
许多小孩子都是在书被改编成电视剧之后才去买的。
She
lives
in
a
specially
adapted
flat.
她住在一间专门改造过的公寓里。