early 15c. (implied in adapted) "to fit (something, for some purpose)," from Middle French adapter (14c.), from Latin adaptare "adjust," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + aptare "join," from aptus "fitted" (see apt). Meaning "to undergo modification so as to fit new circumstances" (intransitive) is from 1956. Related: Adapting.
雙語例句
1. The scriptwriter helped him to adapt his novel for the screen.
編劇幫助他將其所著小說改編成電影。
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2. Buddhism had to adapt to the new world or perish.
佛教必須適應新時代，否則將會消亡。
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3. Shelves were built to adapt the library for use as an office.
為將圖書館改作辦公室而做了一些架子。
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4. He maintains Islam must adapt to modern society.