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What's the difference between "adjust " and "regulate"?
2010年9月26日 09:23
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1
You regulate the volume by adjusting the switch.
Regulate = change something to and fro (in multiple directions) until it reaches a specific value
Adjust = change something to something else (in one direction)
Regulate = transitive verb; must have an object
Adjust = transitive and intransitive.
2010年9月26日
adjust meaning (verb): change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
1- adjust something Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.
This button is for adjusting the volume.
The brakes need to be adjusted.
adjust something to something : Adjust your language to the age of your audience.
2 [intransitive, transitive]
to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and/or think
Synonymadapt
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust.
adjust to something: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark.
adjust to doing something :It took her a while to adjust to living alone.
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent.
adjust yourself to something: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life.
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight.
3 [transitive] adjust something
to move something slightly so that it looks neater or feels more comfortable
He smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie.
see also well adjusted
regulate meaning as verb:{intransitive - transitive )regulate something
to control something by means of rules
The activities of credit companies are regulated by law.
The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated.
It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect.
2 [transitive] regulate something
to control the speed, pressure, temperature, etc. in a machine or system
This valve regulates the flow of water.
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