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适应
shìyìng
Description
"适应"的意思是让自己去习惯新的环境或者新的情况。
"适应" means to get used to a new environment or situation.
比如换了新工作或者到了新的城市，我们都需要一些时间去适应。
For example, when changing to a new job or moving to a new city, we all need some time to 适应.
Meanings
适应shìyìng
to adapt to; to get used to
我很快就适应了这里的生活。
I quickly adapted to life here.
适应shìyìng
to suit; to be fit for
这个方法很适应我们的情况。
This method suits our situation well.
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Notes
- Etymology
适 (suit/fit) + 应 (respond) — literally "to respond suitably."
- Nuance
适应 stresses adjusting oneself over time; 习惯 stresses the resulting habit.
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