adjust:强调某物与另一物相配或相称,达到尽可能的符合或和谐;强调结果。如: I have to adjust my expenditures to my income.我必须量入而出。 They should adjust their behavior to the rule. 他们应当调整自己的行为以适应法规。
adapt:强调对某物稍做调整或改动使之与另一物相称或相适应,带有一定的灵活性。如: The tailor adapted the pattern to the material. 裁缝根据料子修改了裁剪的纸样。 They adapted themselves to city life quickly. 他们很快就适应了城市生活。