adjusted
/əˈdʒʌst/ (bre, ipa) · [ədʒˈʌstɪd] /əˈdʒʌst/ (ame, ipa) · [ədʒˈʌstɪd] /ə-ˈjə-stəd/ (ame, mw)
adjusted — 動詞
- adjustedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- adjusteds3rd person singular
- adjusteding-ing form
- adjustededpast simple
1. to change a small detail of a device, machine, setting, or arrangement so that i
調整；校正
微調以達到更正確或有效
to change a small detail of a device, machine, setting, or arrangement so that it works better or fits a particular need.
Ryo adjusted the temperature on the thermostat before going to bed.
Ryo 在睡覺前調整了恆溫器的溫度設定。
adjust + noun phrase (device setting)
The mechanic adjusted the car's brakes until the pedal felt firm.
技師調整了車子的煞車，直到踩踏板的觸感變扎實為止。
Hannah adjusted her schedule to make room for the extra class.
Hannah 調整了行程，以便空出時間參加額外的課程。
The recipe can easily be adjusted if you prefer a spicier flavour.
如果你喜歡更辣的口味，這份食譜很容易調整。
Asher carefully adjusted the focus ring on the camera lens.
Asher 仔細調整了相機鏡頭上的對焦環。
文法句型
adjust + noun phrase
adjust + noun phrase + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is typically a mechanical device, a numerical setting, or an abstract system (schedule, plan, method). Can be used with an adverb like 'slightly' or 'carefully' to show the degree of change.
常見錯誤
2. to pull, tug, or straighten an item of clothing or an accessory so that it sits
拉整；整理
整理衣物使之端正
to pull, tug, or straighten an item of clothing or an accessory so that it sits neatly on the body.
Camila adjusted her collar before stepping into the interview room.
Camila 在走進面試室之前拉整了一下衣領。
adjust + clothing noun (collar)
Quinn stopped in front of the mirror to adjust his tie.
Quinn 在鏡子前停下腳步，整理了一下領帶。
Baraka adjusted the strap on his backpack so it would not slip off his shoulder.
Baraka 調整了一下背包的背帶，免得它從肩膀上滑下來。
Tara adjusted her hat and smiled as the photographer raised the camera.
Tara 調整了一下帽子，然後在攝影師舉起相機時微微一笑。
- straighten
more general; making something neat
- tidy
to make neat and orderly
- fix
informal; to put something back in its proper place
文法句型
adjust + noun phrase (clothing)
用法筆記
Typically used with items that can be rearranged on the body: collar, tie, hat, glasses, belt, scarf, strap. Not used for putting on or taking off clothes — only for making them sit correctly.
常見錯誤
3. to alter the way you think or behave so that you can deal easily with changed co
適應
習慣新的環境或情況
to alter the way you think or behave so that you can deal easily with changed conditions or a different setting.
It took Lakan several months to adjust to the dry desert climate.
Lakan 花了幾個月的時間才適應乾燥的沙漠氣候。
adjust to + noun phrase (climate)
Nora quickly adjusted to working from home after her office moved.
Nora 在辦公室搬遷後很快就適應了在家工作。
adjust to + gerund (working from home)
The rescued greyhounds needed time to adjust to living indoors.
那些被救援的灰獵犬需要一段時間才能適應在室內生活。
Adisa found it hard to adjust to the fast pace of city life.
Adisa 覺得自己很難適應城市生活的快節奏。
New students often struggle to adjust during the first week of school.
新生們在開學第一週通常會經歷一段適應期。
- adapt
very similar; 'adjust' often implies a longer or more internal process
- acclimatise
specifically about physical or environmental conditions (climate, altitude)
- settle in
informal phrasal verb; getting comfortable in a new home or job
文法句型
adjust to + noun phrase
adjust to + verb-ing
用法筆記
The object is always preceded by 'to'. When no explicit object follows, a context phrase like 'during…' or 'after…' typically fills the time frame. Frequently used with adverbs such as 'gradually', 'slowly', or 'quickly'.
常見錯誤
adjusted — 形容詞
- adjustedpositive
- more adjustedcomparative
- most adjustedsuperlative
1. changed or recalculated according to a specific rule or external factor, usually
調整後的
按特定標準修改過的
changed or recalculated according to a specific rule or external factor, usually to make a fairer or more accurate comparison.
The inflation-adjusted salary showed that her buying power had barely increased.
經通膨調整後的薪資顯示她的購買力幾乎沒有增加。
hyphenated compound: inflation-adjusted
Camille used a height-adjusted desk so she could work without back pain.
Camille 使用了一張可調整高度的書桌，這樣工作時背部就不會痠痛。
Seasonally adjusted figures for retail sales came out better than expected.
經過季節性調整的零售數據表現比預期更好。
The adjusted estimate took recent currency changes into account.
修正後的估算已經把近期的匯率變動考慮進去了。
- raw
unadjusted, in its original state
- unadjusted
not changed or recalculated
文法句型
[noun] adjusted for [factor]
[factor]-adjusted [noun]
用法筆記
Very common in economics and statistics before nouns like 'figure', 'rate', 'value', 'price'. When the modifying factor is named, a hyphenated compound is used: 'risk-adjusted', 'tax-adjusted', 'age-adjusted'.
常見錯誤
2. emotionally and socially stable, able to form healthy relationships and handle e
適應良好的
情緒穩定且能融入環境
emotionally and socially stable, able to form healthy relationships and handle everyday challenges without extreme stress or distress.
Despite a difficult childhood, Felix grew up to be a remarkably well-adjusted adult.
儘管童年坎坷，Felix 長大後仍然成長為一個適應力極佳的成年人。
common form: well-adjusted
The school counsellor described Reema as a happy and well-adjusted teenager.
學校輔導老師形容 Reema 是快樂且適應良好的青少年。
Well-adjusted children usually have caregivers who provide both warmth and clear boundaries.
適應良好的孩子通常有既給予溫暖又訂定明確界線的照顧者。
Anthony seemed well-adjusted to the demands of university life.
Anthony 似乎已經適應了大學生活的各種要求。
- well-balanced
similar; emphasises emotional equilibrium
- stable
broader; can refer to emotions or other qualities
- healthy
general; mentally and emotionally sound
- maladjusted
unable to cope socially or emotionally
- unstable
lacking emotional stability
文法句型
well-adjusted + noun
seem / appear adjusted
用法筆記
In everyday use the form 'well-adjusted' is far more common than 'adjusted' alone. 'Adjusted' by itself appears after linking verbs like 'seem', 'appear', or 'look', and usually needs a qualifying adverb: 'well adjusted', 'perfectly adjusted', 'poorly adjusted'.