adapt
The verb "adapt" has three different usages : 1. Adapt (oneself) to something 2. Be adapted to 3. Adapt something to
You will see and hear these usages a lot in TOEFL biology lectures. For example:
Example Sentences:
African jackass penguins have adapted to cold climates in the temperate zone.
Penguins are adapted to cold environments because they have thick feathers that keep them warm.
Animals in hot climates have adapted behavioral patterns to avoid the hottest part of the day or season.
The third usage “adapt something” means to modify something so that it functions better or is better suited for a purpose. For example: Animals in hot climates have adapted behavioral patterns to avoid the hottest part of the day or season.
Okay! Let's look at more example sentences
Example Sentences:
Camels have adapted to the heat by being able to go for a long time without drinking water at all.
Desert animals have adapted to the hot climates by extracting water from cacti.
Melting Antarctic ice due to climate change will put emperor penguins at risk as they are not able to adapt to warming temperatures.
Penguins are aquatic, flightless birds that are highly adapted to life in the water.
Swimming birds are adapted to an aquatic existence.
The teachers adapted [=modified] the curriculum so that students of all abilities will benefit from it.
برای ذخیره و تمرین کلمات، لطفاً وارد سایت شوید.
بعد از ورود، به همین صفحه بازخواهید گشت.