- 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。
Extra ExamplesThe 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
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- make
- need
- require
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- adjustment for
- adjustment in
- adjustment to
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- 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
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- adjustment to
- a period of adjustment
- the process of adjustment