acclimatize
(UK usually acclimatise) UK [ə'klaɪ.mə.taɪz] US [-tˌaɪz/ (US also acclimate)
verb intransitive or transitive
■to (cause to) change to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc （使）适应；（使）习惯于；（使）服水土•More time will be needed for the troops and equipment to become acclimatized to desert conditions.军队和装备需要更多的时间来适应沙漠环境。 •We found it impossible to acclimatize ourselves to the new working conditions.我们发现自己无法适应新的工作环境。 •The defending champion is Grant Turner of England, who has acclimatized to the 90°F sunshine by spending the past month in Florida.卫冕冠军是英国的格兰特•特纳，上个月他在佛罗里达呆了整整一个月，已经适应了华氏90度的曝晒。 •"Why is it that it rains all the time in England?" "Don't worry - you'll soon acclimatize."“英格兰怎么总是在下雨？”“别担心，你很快就会适应的。” |