to adjust
01
调整, 调节
to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better
Transitive: to adjust sth
例子
The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance.
音乐家经常在每次表演前调整他的吉他调音。
Engineers regularly adjust the settings of the machinery for optimal efficiency.
工程师定期调整机械的设置以获得最佳效率。
02
适应, 调整
to gradually get used to or become comfortable with a new situation or reality
Transitive: to adjust oneself to sth
Intransitive: to adjust to sth
例子
After moving to a new country, it took some time for Sarah to adjust to the different culture and customs.
搬到新国家后，莎拉花了一些时间来适应不同的文化和习俗。
She finds it difficult to adjust herself to the idea that she wo n't see her friends again.
她发现很难适应再也见不到朋友的想法。
03
调整, 校正
to correct the alignment or aim of a firearm
Transitive: to adjust alignment or aim of a firearm
例子
The hunter adjusted the sights on his shotgun to improve accuracy when shooting clay pigeons at the range.
猎人在射击场射击粘土鸽子时，调整了霰弹枪的瞄准器以提高准确性。
The police officer adjusted her aim slightly to the left to account for the target's movement.
警察稍微向左调整了她的瞄准，以考虑目标的移动。
04
调整, 调节
to make a small change to something’s position, fit, or appearance to improve its suitability or achieve a specific result
Transitive: to adjust sth
例子
She adjusted the mirror on her car to get a better view of the road behind her.
她调整了车上的镜子，以便更好地看到后面的道路。
He adjusted his tie in the mirror before heading into the meeting.
他在进入会议前在镜子里调整了他的领带。
05
调整, 结算
to determine the amount of compensation or settlement to be provided to an insurance policyholder
Transitive: to adjust an insurance claim
例子
Following a medical procedure, the health insurance company will review the medical bills to adjust the claim.
在医疗程序之后，健康保险公司将审查医疗账单以调整索赔。
The insurance adjuster reviewed the medical records and bills to adjust the reimbursement amount for the health insurance claim.
保险理算员审查了医疗记录和账单，以调整健康保险索赔的报销金额。
词汇树
adjustable
adjusted
adjuster
adjust
