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adjustment

noun
 OPAL W
🔊/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
🔊/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
[countable, uncountable]
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  1.  
    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。🔊🔊
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    • 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
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • delicate
    • fine
    • minor
    • …
    verb + adjustment
    • make
    • need
    • require
    • …
    preposition
    • adjustment for
    • adjustment in
    • adjustment to
    • …
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  2.  
    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。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • successful
    • emotional
    • personal
    • …
    preposition
    • adjustment to
    phrases
    • a period of adjustment
    • the process of adjustment
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