Emphasis is placed upon the devising, adapting, constructing faculties. 沃尔特·李普曼.政治序论.
I can see no limit to this power, in slowly and beautifully adapting each form to the most complex relations of life. 查尔斯·达尔文.物种起源.
Let things stop as they are, I said, adapting my language to my listener. 威尔基·柯林斯.白衣女人.
That I was inexperienced in the art of adapting my mind to minds very differently situated, and addressing them from suitable points of view. 查尔斯·狄更斯.荒凉山庄.
Every species of living thing is always adapting itself more and more closely to its conditions. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯.世界史纲.
Business men had been adapting themselves to the more hectic methods necessary for profit in a world in a state of crisis. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯.世界史纲.
He also succeeded experimentally in adapting his engine to a road carriage. 威廉·亨利·杜利特.世纪发明.
Yes, verily, my lords and gentlemen and honourable boards, adapting your Catechism to the occasion, and by God's help so you must. 查尔斯·狄更斯.我们共同的朋友.
Lily had abundant energy of her own, but it was restricted by the necessity of adapting herself to her aunt's habits. 伊迪丝·华顿.快乐之家.