| 单词 | adjust |
| 释义 | adjust (ədʒʌst ) Word forms: adjusts , adjusting , adjusted 1. verb B2 When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas. We have been preparing our fighters to adjust themselves to civil society. [VERB noun + to] I felt I had adjusted to the idea of being a mother very well. [VERB + to] It has been hard to adjust but now I'm getting satisfaction from my work. [VERB] Synonyms: adapt, change, settle, convert 2. See also well-adjusted 3. verb B2 If you adjust something, you change it so that it is more effective or appropriate. To attract investors, the government has adjusted its tax and labour laws. [VERB noun] Synonyms: change, order, reform, fix 4. verb B2 If you adjust something such as your clothing or a machine, you correct or alter its position or setting. She adjusted her head scarf fussily. [VERB noun] Liz adjusted her mirror and then edged the car out of its parking bay. [VERB noun] Synonyms: modify, arrange, fix, tune (up) 5. verb If you adjust your vision or if your vision adjusts, the muscles of your eye or the pupils alter to cope with changes in light or distance. He stopped to try to adjust his vision to the faint starlight. [VERB noun] We stood in the doorway until our eyes adjusted. [VERB] It was a few moments before his eyes became adjusted to the bright glare of the sun. [VERB-ed] Collocations: adjust a setting And for winter, adjust the setting so that the furnace doesn't blast on until it dips below 17 degrees in the house. Globe and Mail Equally, if you want only your friends and family to see your photos, you can adjust the setting to private. Times, Sunday Times You can tap keys to play them, adjust all settings to synthesise sounds, and save and play melodies and basslines, just like a regular synthesiser. Times, Sunday Times I've exchanged the phone three times, tried a new sim card and made countless calls to adjust my settings. The Sun And your camera will be able to recognise what you're snapping and adjust the settings. The Sun It has a contour-hugging head that promised to adjust automatically to the shape of my face. Times, Sunday Times In principle, floating exchange rates adjust automatically to keep economy in balance, but in real practice, these fluctuations would sometimes veer wildly from the ideal level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The very latest version has a radius that adjusts automatically depending on the pressure exerted by the skier from above. Times, Sunday Times They are adjusted automatically at every iteration, with the cost of a false positive set higher than that of a false negative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lights adjusted automatically depending on the train's direction of travel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In manufacturing, our export industries also rely on complex supply chains that cannot adjust easily to currency fluctuations. Times, Sunday Times The design allows for the height of the foot lift and the level of support to be adjusted easily. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In general, input error and parameter error can be adjusted easily by the user. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Remember the days of single-speed windscreen wipers and wing mirrors you adjusted manually? Times, Sunday Times In many other cars the lights must be adjusted manually, which can require a trip to a dealer so that parts can be removed to gain access to the lamp. Times, Sunday Times In a small club, ranks may be decided informally and adjusted manually when players consistently win or lose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were probably adjusted manually every day to compensate for errors caused by wear and imprecise manufacture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Note duration can be adjusted manually via the piano roll or in the score view. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tiny sensors detect level changes and adjust the angle of the foot. The Sun Using virtual reality goggles, you can also adjust the angle of the 4k spherical camera by tilting your head. Times, Sunday Times Some types allow the user to adjust the angle of the head. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In action the gunners would adjust the angle of the barrel via the elevating guy (for distance) and traversing guys (for direction). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The players can adjust the angle and velocity of each throw, as well as the gravitational pull of the planet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can shorten individual clips to get to the good bit, add titles, a soundtrack, even adjust the brightness or exposure levels. The Sun Set the timer and adjust the brightness according to your disposition. Times, Sunday Times You will then be able to adjust the brightness yourself, according to lighting conditions. Times, Sunday Times Additionally, it features a backlit screen with the ability to adjust the brightness so as to adapt to lighting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Algorithms in the digital editor allow the user to visually adjust the brightness value of each pixel and to dynamically display the results as adjustments are made. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The teacher showed him how to adjust the focus, and that student could finally see the planet, and the moons. Christianity Today He then tries to adjust their focus but to no avail, and therefore goes on driving. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The user will guess or calculate the distance to the subject and adjust the focus accordingly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's a question of adjusting your focus, to below the horizon. Times, Sunday Times Use a new procedure, first to the crystals themselves and adjusting the focus. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Adjust the heat so the soup simmers steadily, partially cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes until carrots and split peas are tender. Times, Sunday Times Adjust the heat and cook, stirring often, for about 15 min until cooked. Times, Sunday Times Bring to the boil, stir again, then adjust the heat so that the risotto bubbles gently. Times, Sunday Times Adjust the heat and simmer, stirring, for 4-5 min to cook the flour. Times, Sunday Times Adjust the heat, semi cover and leave to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 min. Times, Sunday Times Monitor your goals regularly so that you can adjust the level of risk to keep on track. Times, Sunday Times And make sure you adjust the level of darkness at which your security lights come on. Times, Sunday Times They get their name from the slide potentiometers or sliders used to adjust the level of each frequency band. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Adjust the levels of the lawn surface, or improve fertility by adding good quality soil to the lawn and promote growth. The Sun Taste and adjust the levels of fish sauce and lime juice as you wish. The Sun He was setting up screens, adjusting the lights, trying to make her face as bland and unlined as he could. Times, Sunday Times An energy-saving option senses ambient brightness and adjusts the light output to eke out battery life for as long as 20 hours. Times, Sunday Times Others cited the growing use of powerful modern headlights and drivers not adjusting their lights when carrying different loads. The Sun Why shouldn't your kitchen adjust the lights based on your mood; or the fire brigade use building sensors to find out where people are in the event of an emergency? Times, Sunday Times Custodians could adjust the lights from a control room, varying them according to the outside light. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Introduce the suggestion that those growth assumptions are not justified and investors quickly adjust their position and sell out. Times, Sunday Times Crocodilians can also use these muscles to adjust the position of their lungs; thereby controlling their buoyancy in the water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The striated subcutaneous muscles also adjust the position of the feather follicles in the directions the smooth muscle can not. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Integrated trackers adjust the position of the reflectors so that light remains concentrated on the solar cells while the sun travels across the sky. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During operation, it was necessary to adjust the position of the brush ring to adjust the commutation to minimise the sparking at the brushes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said it also helped that he was doing a brisk trade and that with daily deliveries of cheaper fuel he could adjust the price every 24 hours. Times, Sunday Times First, speak to the agent and try to get the seller to adjust the price accordingly, instead of backing out. Times, Sunday Times When the rouble suddenly plunged after the sanctions were announced, international brands were not quick enough to adjust their prices upwards. The Sun I adjust the prices, so they are lower during the week when there's not so much demand. Times, Sunday Times However, she said that since she had started the market had become saturated and bookings were less frequent, and she regularly has to adjust her prices. Times, Sunday Times Drivers can adjust the rate of regenerative braking to charge the batteries when the car slows. Times, Sunday Times Negative feedback mechanisms can effectively adjust the rate of synthesis of intermediate metabolites according to the demands of the cells. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Suppliers adjust the rate of production and the mix of products to keep an efficient logistic pipeline filled but not overflowing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The foliot weights could be slid in or out on the bar, to adjust the rate of the clock. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We can also adjust the rate of urea hydrolysis and thus control the hydroxide generation rate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wants to get back to work as soon as possible, sources say, but with at least five projects on the go may have to adjust his schedule. The Sun The league left the amount of games played at 36, marking the first time that the league didn't adjust the schedule from the previous year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some airlines have adjusted their schedule to meet this trend. Times, Sunday Times Furthermore, when up-and-outers have success at a short-term project, they become more likely to adjust their schedules to make longer-term commitments. Christianity Today Anyone searching the rental classifieds today will find landlords returning calls promptly, adjusting their schedules to make a showing and following up with potential tenants after a viewing. Globe and Mail Stir in the parsley, adjust the seasoning and use it to top the crostini. Times, Sunday Times (2016) To make the rouille, seed the chillies and blitz with the other ingredients, then adjust seasoning. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Taste and adjust the seasoning if required. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Add the spring onions and lemon zest, adjusting the seasoning to taste. The Sun (2017) Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding a little sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There must be a way to adjust the seat. Times,Sunday Times Many power seats allow occupants to adjust the seat lumbar or seatback recline, all at the push of a button or flick of a switch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Without the knowledge of the owner, he borrows a bicycle, but in his hurry to leave the school, he omits to adjust the seat for his short height. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The instructor strapped the plaintiff's feet into the bike and adjusted the seat. Christianity Today The door handle scanner also adjusts the seat and mirrors to your preferred position as you get in. The Sun You would be able to adjust the size of the special holes in the table. The Sun It has the authority to issue further shares worth perhaps 150 million this summer and the flexibility to adjust the size of the issue to match demand in the market. Times, Sunday Times Also in common with other small businesses, he calls on a range of associates and contacts to adjust the size of his team to match clients' expectations. Times, Sunday Times This clothing had laced vents in the back that allowed the wearer to adjust the size of the coat as she needed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Of course, according to different requirements, customers can adjust the size of their final products from this stone crushing plant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They will adjust their speed to the camera rather than to the conditions of the road itself. Times, Sunday Times The system uses live traffic information to help drivers adjust their speed according to congestion. The Sun The company said in a statement that the information could be used to allow drivers to adjust their speed on roads where dangers have been flagged up. Times, Sunday Times A microcontroller can then sample the current ambient air temperature and adjust the speed of the compressor appropriately. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Difficulty varieties adjust the speed of the pigeons. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The singer appeared to listen to proceedings but fidgeted in her seat, adjusting the straps on her dress. Times, Sunday Times It's far more likely that you will first need a test run, plus some time to investigate the boot space and adjust the straps. Times,Sunday Times There, she sits me down on the back of a colossal snake and adjusts the straps of a computer-linked headset. Times, Sunday Times To get started, you simply rotate the outer ring to adjust the temperature. Times, Sunday Times You just plug it in and adjust the temperature to meet your needs. Times, Sunday Times Why are showers manufactured so that you have to pass your hand through the flow in order to adjust the temperature? Times, Sunday Times Using a skin of hexagonal panels that adjust their temperature to that of their surroundings, it can be made invisible to infrared and thermal imaging sights. Times, Sunday Times Your smart thermostat can already learn your habits and adjust the temperature accordingly. Times, Sunday Times Sensors monitor the temperature once every second and adjust the thermostat automatically to maintain optimum conditions. Times, Sunday Times Or, with a bit of extra kit slapped on, it can turn on your lights and adjust your thermostat. Times, Sunday Times We all know what it's like to sit in the living room, feel a chill, and get up to adjust the thermostat. Christianity Today A small digital thermometer helps you to judge how much to adjust the thermostat to the desired room temperature. Times, Sunday Times Ensure that it's cool or warm enough in your home by adjusting your thermostat. Christianity Today Most couples use different tactics to adjust their timing. The Sun Moreover, control grids are required in order to adjust the timing of the start of conduction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To adjust the timing a piece of the dash was removed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a result, scientists will sometimes adjust the timing of the features in their records to match the predictions of orbital theory in the hopes of improving the dating accuracy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would work well with other small flatfish, though you may have to adjust the timings depending on their size. Times, Sunday Times Plus, there are dedicated musiccontrol buttons on the side so you can flick between your favourite radio stations, skip songs or adjust the volume easily. The Sun The music-player functions are available even with the phone closed, and it's easy to change a music track, lock the phone or adjust the volume. Times, Sunday Times You might want to adjust the volume on your set. Times, Sunday Times A mic listens for increased engine noise and adjusts the volume automatically. Times, Sunday Times By adjusting the volume or pitch, he could make the crisps actually seem to me crisper or staler. Times, Sunday Times As their eyes adjust to the lack of light, they see bodies on beds. Christianity Today Take time in the darkness to let your eyes adjust to it. The Sun I slowly let my eyes adjust to the jangle of dots and zig-zags. Times, Sunday Times Human eyes adjust well to such half-darkness and can pick out shapes that a camera would miss. Times, Sunday Times The highest rates are usually recorded after midnight, so grab a deckchair, let your eyes adjust to the dark, and then enjoy the show. Times, Sunday Times Insurers lost $80 billion in 2018, three times the inflation adjusted average of the past three decades. Times,Sunday Times Today's near-$100 price compares with an inflation adjusted average since 1980 of $42. Times, Sunday Times As to the tax rate, all but short-term gains should of course be inflation adjusted. Times, Sunday Times I get it inflation adjusted for 25 years. Times, Sunday Times Gold prices started to rise, inflation adjusted, for the first time starting in the later 1960s, rising to $150 by the 1970s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 调节 Japanese: 順応する |
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