readjust
UK/riːə'dʒʌst/US/.ri:ә'dʒʌst/
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Definitions
v.
To adjust again; to get used to a situation once more
重新调整；重新适应
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
adjustto, toward, near
=readjust
re- (again) + adjust = adjust once more. (Origin of adjust disputed — see adjust.)
Common Collocations
- 1.readjust to重新适应
- 2.readjust quickly迅速重新适应
- 3.readjust expectations重新调整预期
Example Sentences
- 1.
It took him a while to readjust after returning from abroad.