adaptable

Word family  noun adaptability adaptation adapter adaptor adjective adaptable adapted verb adapt

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++a·dapt·a·ble /əˈdæptəbəl/ AWL adjective [usually after noun]  CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTable to change in order to be successful in new and different situations 能适应的，适应性强的 The American Constitution has proved adaptable in changing political conditions. 事实证明美国宪法能适应政治形势的变化。adaptable to The catfish is adaptable to a wide range of water conditions. 鲶鱼能适应很多种水环境。 —adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ noun [uncountable]

Examples from the Corpus

adaptable• They were charming women, well-bred, gentle, and very adaptable.• As already stated, a system whose parts vary in a more independent manner is more adaptable.• In this job you need to be adaptable and able to cope with unexpected situations.• I am good-humoured, adaptable and I can understand instructions.• Red deer are hardy, adaptable animals.• I'm not sure Ken's adaptable enough to take a job abroad.• Young children are highly adaptable -- I'm sure they won't mind moving to a different area.• This was a younger, more adaptable specimen; it succeeded where the older one had failed.• It was not a Rolls-Royce, but a practical working and adaptable system.• Children are often more adaptable than adults.• Professional markers are a superb sketching medium, adaptable to a great many styles and very fast to use.• A landmark endures because it is timeless, adaptable to the ever-changing needs of society.adaptable to• The aerobic workout is adaptable to various fitness levels.

a·dapt·a·ble adjectiveChineseSyllable  

Corpus to able successful to in be change order

adaptable
a‧dapt‧a‧ble AC /əˈdæptəbəl/ adjective [usually after noun]able to change in order to be successful in new and different situations:
    The American Constitution has proved adaptable in changing political conditions.
    adaptable to
    The catfish is adaptable to a wide range of water conditions.
—adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti, əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti/ noun [uncountable]

adapt·able AW BrE /əˈdæptəbl/ 🔊NAmE /əˈdæptəbl/ 🔊 adjective (approving) able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations 有适应能力的；能适应的◆Older workers can be as adaptable and quick to learn as anyone else. 较年长的工人的适应能力和学习速度有时并不亚于其他任何人。🔊🔊◆Successful businesses are highly adaptable to economic change. 成功的企业对于经济变化的适应能力很强。🔊🔊▸ adapt·abil·ity AW BrE /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ 🔊NAmE /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]