to adapt
01
适应, 调整
to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
Transitive: to adapt sth
例子
Animals in the wild often adapt their behavior to survive in different environments.
野生动物经常适应它们的行为以在不同的环境中生存。
02
改编, 改写
to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.
Transitive: to adapt a book or play
例子
The director worked closely with the playwright to adapt the stage production for television.
导演与剧作家密切合作，将舞台作品改编成电视节目。
03
适应, 调整
to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation
Transitive: to adapt oneself to sth
Intransitive: to adapt to sth
例子
She has adapted herself to the demands of college life quite well.
她已经很好地适应了大学生活的要求。
词汇树
adaptable
adaptation
adaptative
adapt
