adjust
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1 [Tn]
(a) put (sth) into the correct order or position; arrange 整理; 整顿; 安排
She carefully adjusted her clothes and her hair before going out. 她出门之前仔细地整了整衣服和头发.
(b) alter (sth) by a small amount so that it will fit or be right for use; regulate 校准; 调准; 校正
adjust the rear mirror, the focus of a camera, the sights of a gun 调准後视镜, 照相机的焦距, 枪炮的瞄准器
The brakes need adjusting. 制动器需要调节了.
Please do not adjust your set, eg as a warning on a TV screen that the controls do not need to be changed. 请勿自行调节(如电视机屏幕上的警告语句, 意为各项操作装置无需更动).
2 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth/oneself) (to sth) become or make suited (to new conditions); adapt 使适合(新环境等); 适应
former soldiers who have difficulty in adjusting to civilian life 很难适应平民生活的退伍军人
The body quickly adjusts (itself) to changes in temperature. 身体迅速(自行)调节以适应气温的变化.
3 [Tn] decide (the amount to be paid out for loss or damages) when settling an insurance claim (结算保险赔偿金时)评定(对损失应付的款额或损害赔偿).
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.