指為適應新環境、需求或媒介而進行的調整或改變。
生物學意義
EN: A change in an organism that makes it better suited to its environment.
翻譯: 生物體為更適應環境而產生的改變。
作品改編
EN: A movie, play, or other work based on a pre-existing story or source.
翻譯: 將既有故事或作品改編成電影、戲劇或其他形式的作品。
調整過程
EN: The process of changing to fit new conditions or a different purpose.
翻譯: 為適應新條件或不同目的而進行調整的過程。
小提醒：注意「adaptation」在生物學（適應特徵）與文學/藝術（作品改編）領域的含義不同，需根據上下文判斷。
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1. the process of changing to suit different conditions or uses
為適應不同條件或用途而做出改變的過程
The adaptation of the novel into a film took several years.
將這部小說改編成電影花了數年時間。
The company's rapid adaptation to the digital market saved it from bankruptcy.
該公司迅速適應數位市場，使其免於破產。
2. a movie, TV show, or play based on a book or other work
根據書籍或其他作品改編的電影、電視節目或戲劇
The film is an adaptation of a classic 19th-century novel.
這部電影是根據一部19世紀的經典小說改編的。
The stage adaptation of the video game was surprisingly successful.
這款電玩遊戲的舞台劇改編出乎意料地成功。
3. a characteristic of an organism that makes it better suited to its environment
使生物體更適應其環境的特徵
The camel's hump is an adaptation for storing water in the desert.
駱駝的駝峰是為了在沙漠中儲存水分的一種適應性特徵。
Evolution occurs through natural selection of beneficial adaptations.
演化是透過對有益適應特徵的自然選擇而發生的。
4. the process by which the eye adjusts to changes in light
眼睛適應光線變化的過程
It takes a few minutes for your eyes to complete their adaptation when you enter a dark room.
當你進入一個黑暗的房間時，你的眼睛需要幾分鐘才能完全適應。
Dark adaptation is crucial for night vision.
暗適應對於夜間視力至關重要。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| adaptation of + noun | ...的改編 | The film is an adaptation of a classic novel. (這部電影是一部經典小說的改編。) |
| adaptation to + noun | 對...的適應 | The animal's adaptation to the cold climate is remarkable. (這種動物對寒冷氣候的適應能力非常出色。) |
| adaptation for + noun/purpose | 為...而做的改編/調整 | This is a special adaptation for educational use. (這是為教育用途所做的特別改編。) |
| make an adaptation | 進行改編/做出調整 | The director will make an adaptation of the play for television. (導演將把這部戲劇改編成電視劇。) |
| undergo adaptation | 經歷適應/改編 | Species must undergo adaptation to survive environmental changes. (物種必須經歷適應才能在環境變化中生存。) |
EN:The rapid adaptation of the company to the new market was impressive.
翻譯:該公司對新市場的快速適應令人印象深刻。
談論「改編作品」用 adaptation of，談論「適應過程」則用 adaptation to。
adaptation vs adjustment
「adaptation」強調為適應新環境或條件而做出的整體性、結構性或功能性的改變，通常涉及較長時間或較根本的轉變。而「adjustment」則指較小、較具體的調整或調節，以達到合適或正確的狀態。
adaptation vs modification
「adaptation」的核心目的是「適應」新環境或需求，改變是為了生存或有效運作。而「modification」的核心是「修改」或「變更」某物的特性、形式或結構，目的不一定與適應環境有關。
adaptation vs acclimatization
「adaptation」範圍較廣，可指生物長期演化、作品改編或組織的策略調整。而「acclimatization」特指生物個體（或人）在短時間內對新氣候或環境的生理性適應過程。
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述某個概念或過程。 EN: So, the adaptation of the book into a movie took over five years. 翻譯: 所以，這本書改編成電影的過程花了超過五年。
EN:His adaptation to the new role was surprisingly smooth.
翻譯:他適應新角色的過程出乎意料地順利。
常與特定形容詞或副詞連用，以強調適應的性質或程度。 EN: That's a brilliant adaptation of the original idea. 翻譯: 那是對原始想法一個非常出色的改編。
EN:The team showed remarkable adaptation under pressure.
翻譯:團隊在壓力下展現了非凡的適應能力。
在組織思緒時，可用作短暫的停頓填充詞，引出後續解釋。 EN: The adaptation... well, it wasn't exactly what fans expected. 翻譯: 這個改編嘛... 嗯，它不完全符合粉絲的預期。
EN:Her adaptation to the culture, you know, was a gradual process.
翻譯:她對文化的適應，你知道的，是一個漸進的過程。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式文件中，應避免將 "adaptation" 用作停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確，通常指生物演化上的適應或文學/藝術作品的改編，而非泛指一般的調整過程。
adaptation to
adaptation to [something]
對某事物的適應
film adaptation
[determiner] film adaptation
電影改編
literary adaptation
[determiner] literary adaptation
文學改編
biological adaptation
[determiner] biological adaptation
生物適應
screen adaptation
[determiner] screen adaptation
螢幕改編
loose adaptation
[determiner] loose adaptation
鬆散的改編
require adaptation
require(s) adaptation
需要適應/改編
faithful adaptation
[determiner] faithful adaptation
忠實的改編
×The adaptation of the book into a movie was very adapt.
✓The adaptation of the book into a movie was very good / faithful / successful.
"Adapt" is a verb meaning to adjust or modify. "Adaptation" is a noun referring to the result or process of adapting. You cannot use the verb "adapt" as an adjective to describe the noun "adaptation". Use appropriate adjectives instead.
×He made an adaptation to the new software quickly.
✓He adapted to the new software quickly. / His adaptation to the new software was quick.
When talking about a person adjusting to a new situation, the correct verb is "adapt to". The noun "adaptation" is more commonly used for the process or result of adapting something (like a book to a film) or in biological contexts. Using "make an adaptation to" for personal adjustment is unnatural.
×This is an adaptation from the original novel.
✓This is an adaptation of the original novel.
The correct preposition to use with "adaptation" when referring to the source material is "of", not "from". "Of" indicates what is being adapted.
×The animal's adaptation for the cold weather is its thick fur.
✓The animal's adaptation to the cold weather is its thick fur.
In biological contexts, when describing a trait that helps an organism cope with an environment, the correct preposition is "to" (adaptation to something). "For" is sometimes used but "to" is more standard and precise for this meaning.
×We need to do an adaptation of our plan.
✓We need to make an adaptation to our plan. / We need to adapt our plan.
The verb collocation for "adaptation" is usually "make an adaptation" or simply use the verb "adapt". "Do an adaptation" is not a natural collocation in English.