Word · Frequency #34389
adapted
/əˈdæptəd/
adjective
适应的；改编的
Changed or modified to fit a different situation or purpose.
- 1.
Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.
经过改变以适应不同环境或媒介的。
经过改变以适应不同环境或媒介的。；适合的
In use
The book's adapted version is easier for young readers to understand.
These plants are well adapted to dry climates.
The software has an adapted interface for blind users.
be adapted to + noun
表示‘适合某环境或情况’。
This species is well adapted to cold climates.
这个物种非常适应寒冷气候。
be adapted for + noun
表示‘为特定目的或群体而改编/设计’。
The book is adapted for young readers.
这本书是为年轻读者改编的。
adapted + noun (attributive)
形容词作定语，修饰名词。
They released an adapted version of the software.
他们发布了该软件的改编版本。
Common mistakes
She is their adapted daughter.She is their adopted daughter.
「Adapted」意为「改造的、适合的」，而「adopted」意为「收养的」。学习者常因拼写和发音相似而混淆这两个词。
The book is adapted to children.The book is adapted for children.
表示「为……改编」时，固定搭配为「adapted for」，而「adapted to」常用于表示「适应（环境等）」。学习者常误用介词。
Connections
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