adjustment
Significado: A small change or modification; the act of adapting
An adjustment is a small change or modification made to improve or correct something. It can refer to physical changes (adjusting a chair) or abstract ones (an adjustment to plans). 'Period of adjustment' describes time needed to adapt to new circumstances. In psychology, adjustment refers to adapting behaviour to new situations.
Ejemplos
- The contract needs a few minor adjustments before signing. 合同签署前需要做一些小调整。El contrato necesita algunos ajustes menores antes de firmarlo.契約書は署名前にいくつかの軽微な調整が必要です。계약서는 서명 전에 몇 가지 사소한 조정이 필요합니다.
- Moving to a new country requires a big adjustment. 搬到一个新国家需要很大的适应。Mudarse a un nuevo país requiere un gran ajuste.新しい国に引っ越すことは大きな適応を必要とします。새로운 나라로 이주하는 것은 큰 적응을 필요로 합니다.
- A small adjustment to the settings fixed the problem. 对设置做了小小的调整就解决了问题。Un pequeño ajuste en la configuración solucionó el problema.設定をわずかに調整したら問題が解決しました。설정을 약간 조정하니 문제가 해결되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From French 'ajustement', from 'ajuster' (to arrange, settle), from Old French 'ajoste' (to put close to), ultimately from Latin 'iuxta' (near, beside). The '-d-' was added by English influence.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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