1 [T] to change sth slightly, especially because it is not in the right position 略为调整；校正: The brakes on my bicycle need adjusting. 我自行车上的剎车需要校正一下。The seat can be adjusted to different positions. 座位可以调整到不同位置。

2 [I] adjust (to sth) to get used to new conditions or a new situation 适应（新环境）: She found it hard to adjust to working at night. 她觉得晚上工作很难适应。 ➔adjustment noun [C,U] We'll just make a few minor adjustmentsand the room will look perfect. 我们只要对几处稍作调整，房间就会看上去很完美。