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  • Derivatives : n  adjuster ; n  adjustor ; adj  adjustable
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

adjust [ə'ʤ^st]
  1. 1. vt. [+approach] [ policy etc] (change) 调整
  2. 2. vt. [+clothing] (rearrange) 整理
  3. 3. vt. [+device] [ position] [ setting] 校准
  4. 4. vt. [+eyes] [ vision] 使适应
  5. 5. vi. (adapt) 适应
  6. 6. vi. to adjust to 适应
    to adjust {or} become adjusted (to sth)
    [eyes,vision+] 适应(某事)

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

adjust [əˈʤʌst]
  1. 1. vt. 调节调整
    I adjusted the clock only after I put in new batteries.
    在放入新电池之后,我才开始校对钟表
  2. 2. vt. 排列整齐
    The general will adjust the tanks to form a straight line.
    将军要让坦克排成一条直线
  3. 3. vt. 调整自己)以适应,(使自己变得适合
    My company has adjusted its reports in conjunction with the merger.
    我们公司已经按照这次并购交易变更交易报告
    We must adjust to the bad economic situation.
    我们必须适应糟糕经济形势
  4. 4. vt. 使适应
    They need to adjust their spending habits or it won't be approved.
    他们需要调整他们的开销习惯否则预算不会获得批准的。
  5. 5. vt. [Insurance] 评定赔偿要求),理算(索赔金额
    The insurance company will adjust the claim in accordance with their policy.
    保险公司按照它们的政策调整保险索赔数额

Collins English-English Dictionary

adjust [ə'ʤ^st]
  1. 1. vt. [tr] to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate
    to adjust the television
  2. 2. vt. to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
  3. 3. vt. [tr] to put into order
  4. 4. vt. [tr] [insurance] to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)
  5. 5. vt. [Etymology] C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just

Examples

to adjust a watch
把手表拨准
to adjust differences
调停争端
to adjust {or} become adjusted (to sth)
[eyes,vision+] 适应(某事)
We can adjust the power to lighten the overburdened reactor.
我们可以调节能量来减轻超负荷的反应堆
The general will adjust the tanks to form a straight line.
将军要让坦克排成一条直线。

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