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adjustable

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ad·just·a·ble /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/ adjective  CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTsomething that is adjustable can be changed or moved slightly to make it suitable for different purposes 可调整的,可调节的 an adjustable spanner 一把活动扳手
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adjustablean adjustable desk lampUnlike most modern packs, the Big Top has an adjustable hip belt instead of an adjustable shoulder harness.Some one had brought the adjustable lectern and set it up perfectly but not bothered to find out the heights of the speakers.Meanwhile, the average adjustable mortgage rate rose to 5. 48 percent from 5. 45 percent a week earlier.The rudder pedals are adjustable on both sides.An adjustable plate stand is $ 33.He had hoped to switch from a 8. 25 percent adjustable to a 15-year fixed under 7. 5 percent.These various elements appear in adjustable windows; highlight a word or phrase, and the stuff in each module changes.
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adjustable
adjustable /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/ adjective
 Word Family: verb: adjust; noun: adjustment; adjective: adjustable
something that is adjustable can be changed or moved slightly to make it suitable for different purposes:
    an adjustable spanner


ad·just·ableBrE /əˈdʒʌstəbl/ 🔊NAmE /əˈdʒʌstəbl/ 🔊 adjectivethat can be moved to different positions or changed in shape or size 可调整的;可调节的adjustable seat belts可调节的安全带The height of the bicycle seat is adjustable. 这辆自行车车座的高度可以调节。🔊🔊


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