adjustment
UK/ə'dʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/US/ә'dʒʌstmәnt/
NGSL 3kTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A small change made to improve or fit something
调整，调节
n.
The process of getting used to a new situation
适应（过程）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadjustto, toward, near
+
-mentlaw, right, oath, justice
=adjustment
Noun of adjust: a change or the process of adapting. (Origin disputed — likely ad- + juxtā 'near,' not jūs; see adjust.)
Common Collocations
- 1.make an adjustment作出调整
- 2.minor adjustment小幅调整
- 3.adjustment period适应期
- 4.price adjustment价格调整
Example Sentences
- 1.
After a short adjustment period, she loved the new job.
- 2.
Only minor adjustments to the design are needed.