什么是 Adaptation?
严格来说,“adaptation” 是名词,其对应的动词形式是 adapt。但在日常使用或误用中,有时会看到“adaptation”被当作动词使用。本专题将澄清这一概念,并重点讲解动词 adapt 的正确用法。
动词 Adapt 的基本含义
- 适应:使自己适合新环境或新情况。
例句:She quickly adapted to the new school. - 改编;改写:将一本书、剧本等改为另一种形式(如电影、舞台剧)。
例句:The novel was adapted into a successful film.
常见搭配与短语
- adapt to (something) — 适应某事
- adapt oneself to — 使自己适应
- be adapted from — 改编自……
- well-adapted / poorly-adapted — 适应良好/不良
语法注意
“Adaptation” 是不可数或可数名词,表示“适应过程”或“改编作品”,不能直接作动词使用。正确动词形式始终是 adapt。
错误示例:❌ The species is adaptation to climate change.
正确示例:✅ The species is adapting to climate change.
实用例句
- Many animals have adapted to life in extreme environments.
- The play was adapted from a classic novel.
- It took him a few weeks to adapt to working night shifts.
- Teachers must adapt their methods to suit different learners.