adapt
gb/ədˈæpt/ us/ədˈæpt/
B1
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Change something for new conditions
To change something so it works well in a new place or situation.
用法パターン：
to adapt [something] for/to [new use/condition]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'adapt' with 'adopt'; 'adapt' means to change something, while 'adopt' means to take and start using it.
類義語
modify (Focuses on making changes, not necessarily for a new condition.)
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adjust (Often refers to small or minor changes rather than major ones.)
対義語
preserve (Keeping something in its original form without change.)
コロケーション
adapt a plan
|adapt a book
|adapt a strategy
|adapt technology
テーマ
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- The company adapted its products for the Asian market.
- The novel was adapted into a hit movie.
- We need to adapt our strategy to meet customer needs.
学習者向け例文
- I adapted my room for my baby.
- They adapted the story for a film.
- We adapted the menu for vegetarian guests.
動詞
B1
action
2
Adjust oneself to new conditions
To change how you act so you can live or work well in a new place or situation.
用法パターン：
to adapt to [new situation/environment]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'to' after 'adapt' when talking about adjusting oneself.
類義語
adjust (Often implies smaller or quicker changes in behavior or attitude.)
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acclimate (More often used for physical or environmental adaptation, such as climate.)
対義語
resist (Refusing or failing to change according to new conditions.)
コロケーション
adapt quickly
|adapt easily
|adapt successfully
テーマ
daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- She adapted quickly to life in the city.
- It took him a while to adapt to the cold weather.
- The children adapted well to their new school.
学習者向け例文
- I adapted to my new job.
- We adapted to the hot weather.
- He adapted to his new home.
文法
辞書形
adapt
IPA
GB/ədˈæpt/
US/ədˈæpt/
音節・強勢
ad - apt （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (apt)
活用形
Verb
- Base: adapt
- 3rd Person Singular: adapts
- Present Participle: adapting
- Past: adapted
関連語
Forms
adapts
verb
adapting
verb
adapted
verb
Core family
adaptation
noun B2
adaptable
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unadaptable
adjective
Advanced or less common
readapt
verb
maladaptive
adjective
表現
adapt for the screen
1/ədˈæpt fɚ ðə skɹˈin/
fixed phrase
Make a story into a movie/TV show
To change a book, play, or other story so it can be made into a movie or TV program.
例文
- The novel was adapted for the screen in 2010.
- Many classic books have been adapted for the screen.
adapt to change
1/ədˈæpt tə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Adjust when things change
To change how you think or act when things around you are different.
例文
- Successful businesses must adapt to change quickly.
- She finds it hard to adapt to change at work.