adjustment
noun OPAL W
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
[countable, uncountable]- adjustment (to something) a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
调整；调节 - I've made a few adjustments to the design.
我已对设计作了几处调整。 - Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.
可能需要调整一下镜头。
- The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
剂量也许要因人而进行调整。 - The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
机械师对发动机作了必要的调整。 - a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
（根据通货膨胀作调整后）实际降低 1.5% - a few minor adjustments to the schedule
对日程表作的几项细微调整 - adjustments in the exchange rates
汇率的调整
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- delicate
- fine
- minor
- …
- make
- need
- require
- …
- adjustment for
- adjustment in
- adjustment to
- …
- I've made a few adjustments to the design.
- adjustment (to something) a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
（行为、思想的）调整，适应 - She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.
婚姻破裂后，她熬过了一段感情调整期。 - The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
适应另一国家的生活可能会非常困难。 - There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
很长时间后才适应了在新老板手下工作。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- successful
- emotional
- personal
- …
- adjustment to
- a period of adjustment
- the process of adjustment
- She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.