to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable

If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. 如果椅子太高了，你可以把它调到适合你的高度。

As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children. 作为一名老师，你必须调整教学方法来适应那些学得较慢的孩子的需要。

to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy

She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room. 她整了整裙子，深吸一口气，走进了房间。

to become more familiar with a new situation

I can't adjust to living on my own. 我不习惯独自生活。

Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark. 她的眼睛慢慢适应了黑暗。

The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust. 生活方式差别太大了，得过一段时间才能适应。