Adapt Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

adapt

verb

快速理解

What does "Adapt" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Adapt"?

指為適應新環境、新需求或新用途而做出調整或改變。

  1. 1

    適應新環境

    EN: to adjust to a new environment or situation

    翻譯: 適應新的環境或情況

  2. 2

    修改以符合需求

    EN: to modify something for a new purpose or use

    翻譯: 修改某物以符合新的目的或用途

  3. 3

    改編作品

    EN: to alter a book, play, etc. for another medium

    翻譯: 將書籍、戲劇等改編成另一種媒體形式

小提醒:注意 'adapt' 與 'adopt'(收養、採用)發音和拼寫相似,但意思完全不同,使用時請小心區分。

發音(How to Pronounce "Adapt" in English

How to pronounce "Adapt" in English?"Adapt" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Adapt" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Adapt"?How does "Adapt" change by context?

1. to change something to suit a new purpose or situation

修改某物以適應新的目的或情況

The company adapted its marketing strategy for the local market.

該公司調整了其行銷策略以適應當地市場。

We need to adapt the software to work on different operating systems.

我們需要改寫這套軟體,讓它能在不同的作業系統上運行。

2. to change your behavior or thinking to deal with a new situation

改變自己的行為或想法以應對新情況

It took him a while to adapt to life in a big city.

他花了一段時間才適應大城市的生活。

Children are very good at adapting to new environments.

孩子們非常善於適應新環境。

She quickly adapted to the new work schedule.

她很快就適應了新的工作時間表。

3. to change a book, play, etc. so it can be made into a film, TV show, etc.

改編(書籍、戲劇等)以製作成電影、電視節目等

The novel was adapted into a successful movie.

這本小說被改編成了一部成功的電影。

The play is adapted from a classic fairy tale.

這齣戲劇是根據經典童話改編的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Adapt"?How to make natural sentences with "Adapt"?
PatternMeaningExample
adapt + to + noun適應(某事物或情況)The company must adapt to the new market trends. (公司必須適應新的市場趨勢。)
adapt + noun改編、修改(某物)She adapted the novel into a screenplay. (她將這部小說改編成了劇本。)
adapt + oneself + to + noun使自己適應(某事物)He quickly adapted himself to the new work environment. (他很快就讓自己適應了新的工作環境。)
be adapted + for + noun為(特定目的或群體)而改編/調整This textbook is adapted for beginners. (這本教科書是為初學者改編的。)
adapt + from + noun改編自(某原作)The film was adapted from a classic comic book series. (這部電影改編自一部經典的漫畫系列。)

用法說明

How is "Adapt" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Adapt"?

adapt to doing vs adapt to do

  • adapt to + noun/gerund (adapt to doing) 表示「適應某個狀態、環境或持續性的活動」。這裡的 to 是介系詞,後面接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。
  • adapt to + infinitive (adapt to do) 則較為少見,通常用於表示「為了達成某個特定目的或功能而做出調整」。這裡的 to 是不定詞的一部分,後面接原形動詞。
  • 在大多數描述適應新環境、情況或習慣的日常情境中,使用 adapt to + noun/gerund 是更自然且常見的用法。

對比例句: EN: The software must adapt to running on older operating systems. 翻譯: 這款軟體必須適應在舊版作業系統上運行。

EN:The team will adapt the process to reduce production time.

翻譯:團隊將調整流程以縮短生產時間。

總結建議

在表達「適應某事物」時,最標準且常見的用法是 adapt to + 名詞/動名詞 (adapt to something/doing something)

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Adapt" and similar words?How to choose "Adapt" vs alternatives?

adapt vs adjust

「adapt」強調為適應新環境或需求而做出較大、根本性的改變;「adjust」則指較小、細微的調整或校準。

adapt vs modify

「adapt」側重為適應特定目的或環境而改變;「modify」則泛指進行修改、變更,不一定與適應有關。

adapt vs acclimate

「adapt」適用範圍廣,可指生物、組織、作品等各種主體的適應;「acclimate」特指生物(尤指人或動物)對新氣候或環境的生理性適應。

口語用法

How is "Adapt" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Adapt"?

引述

在轉述他人意見或描述普遍情況時,常用來緩和語氣,表示這是一種常見的應對方式。 EN: People always say you have to adapt to survive in a new environment. 翻譯: 大家總說你必須適應新環境才能生存。

EN:She was like, "You just need to adapt your schedule a bit."

翻譯:她當時就說:「你只需要稍微調整一下你的行程就好。」

語氣強調

在口語中,常與助動詞或副詞連用,以強調適應的必要性或困難度。 EN: You really have to adapt if you want this to work. 翻譯: 如果你想要這件事成功,你真的必須做出調整。

EN:I can't just adapt overnight; it takes time.

翻譯:我不可能一夜之間就適應,這需要時間。

停頓填充

在思考如何表達時,用來填充對話空白,表示正在考慮調整方案。 EN: Well... I guess we could adapt the plan to include their feedback. 翻譯: 嗯…我想我們可以調整計畫,把他們的回饋納入考慮。

EN:So, what we need to do is... adapt our approach based on the results.

翻譯:所以,我們需要做的是…根據結果來調整我們的方法。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業文件中,應避免使用上述過於口語化的引述或填充停頓結構。建議使用更精確的動詞,如 "modify", "adjust", "accommodate",或直接陳述 "It is necessary to adapt...",以保持文體的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Adapt"?What fixed phrases with "Adapt" should I remember?

adapt to

adapt to [something]

適應(某事物、環境或情況)

adapt for

adapt [something] for [purpose/audience]

為(特定目的或受眾)改編、改造

adapt from

adapt [something] from [source]

根據(某來源)改編

quickly adapt

quickly adapt

迅速適應

adapt over time

adapt over time

隨著時間推移而適應/演變

adapt well

adapt well (to)

適應良好

struggle to adapt

struggle to adapt

難以適應,掙扎著適應

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Adapt"?Which "Adapt" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to adapt the new environment.

I need to adapt to the new environment.

「adapt」作為不及物動詞,表示「適應」時,後面需接介系詞「to」,再接適應的對象。

×We adapted the plan for the new situation.

We adapted the plan to the new situation.

「adapt」作為及物動詞,表示「使適應;調整」時,常用結構是「adapt something to something」,介系詞用「to」。使用「for」會改變意思,表示「為…而改編/改裝」。

×He is not adapted to live in a big city.

He is not adapted to living in a big city.

在「be adapted to」這個片語中,「to」是介系詞,後面應接名詞或動名詞(V-ing),而非動詞原形。

×The software needs adaption.

The software needs adaptation.

「adapt」的名詞形式是「adaptation」,而非「adaption」。雖然「adaption」有時可見,但在標準用法中,「adaptation」是更常見且正式的正確形式。

×Can you adapt this recipe?

Can you adjust/modify this recipe?

「adapt」通常指為新目的、新環境或新對象而做出較大幅度的調整或改編。對於食譜、計劃等小範圍的修改或調整,使用「adjust」或「modify」更為精確。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Adapt"?What are tense/participle forms of "Adapt"?
adapts(3rd_singular)adapting(present_participle)adapted(past)adapted(past_participle)
adapt 在英語中是什麼意思?