B2 adjective ニュートラル

adjustment

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

A small change or modification made to improve something or to make it work better. It also refers to the process of becoming used to a new situation or environment.

例文

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1

I need to make a small adjustment to the driver's seat before we leave.

I need to slightly change the position of the seat before starting the car.

2

The court ordered a downward adjustment of the defendant's sentence.

The legal authority decided to decrease the length of the person's punishment.

3

It took some adjustment, but I finally got used to the cold weather here.

It took some time to get comfortable with the low temperatures in this place.

語族

名詞
adjustment
Verb
adjust
副詞
adjustably
形容詞
adjustable
関連
adjuster
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the word 'just' inside 'ad-just-ment'. Making an adjustment means making something 'just' right.

クイックテスト

The technician had to make a slight ________ to the telescope to get a clear image of the stars.

正解!

正解は: adjustment

例文

1

I need to make a small adjustment to the driver's seat before we leave.

everyday

I need to slightly change the position of the seat before starting the car.

2

The court ordered a downward adjustment of the defendant's sentence.

formal

The legal authority decided to decrease the length of the person's punishment.

3

It took some adjustment, but I finally got used to the cold weather here.

informal

It took some time to get comfortable with the low temperatures in this place.

4

The researchers applied a statistical adjustment to account for the age of the participants.

academic

The scientists modified the data to ensure the results were not biased by age differences.

5

The company announced a price adjustment following the increase in shipping costs.

business

The business declared a change in product prices because transport became more expensive.

語族

名詞
adjustment
Verb
adjust
副詞
adjustably
形容詞
adjustable
関連
adjuster

よく使う組み合わせ

make an adjustment to change something slightly to improve it
minor adjustment a very small change
adjustment period the time it takes to get used to something new
price adjustment a change in the cost of a product or service
structural adjustment changes to the basic way an organization or economy works

よく使うフレーズ

attitude adjustment

a change in the way someone thinks or behaves, usually for the better

cost-of-living adjustment

an increase in income that keeps up with the rising cost of goods

fine adjustment

a very small and precise change to a mechanism

よく混同される語

adjustment vs adaptation

Adaptation usually implies a larger, fundamental change to survive or fit in, while adjustment is often a minor correction or tweak.

adjustment vs accommodation

Accommodation refers to making room for or helping someone, whereas adjustment is the act of changing something to be correct.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'adjustment' when you are talking about precise, technical changes or the psychological process of adapting to life changes. It is more specific than the general word 'change'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the verb 'adjust' when they should use the noun 'adjustment' after verbs like 'make' or 'require'. For example, say 'make an adjustment' instead of 'make an adjust'.

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覚え方のコツ

Look at the word 'just' inside 'ad-just-ment'. Making an adjustment means making something 'just' right.

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語源

From the Old French word 'ajuster', meaning 'to bring near' or 'to arrange', combined with the suffix '-ment' which forms a noun.

文法パターン

Countable: often used with 'a' or 'an' (e.g., 'a minor adjustment') Preposition: usually followed by 'to' (e.g., 'adjustment to the schedule') Uncountable: can be used for the abstract process of adapting
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文化的な背景

In American business culture, 'price adjustment' is often a polite or euphemistic way to say that prices are being raised.

クイックテスト

The technician had to make a slight ________ to the telescope to get a clear image of the stars.

正解!

正解は: adjustment

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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