19. adjust…(to) (=change slightly)调节; 适应;

He adjusted himself very quickly to the heat of the country. 他很快使自己适应了这个国家炎热的天气。

18. in addition (=besides) 此外, 又, 加之

In addition to a diet, she pursues various exercises on TV. 节食以外她还随电视做体操。

17. adapt…(for) (=make sth. suitable for a new need) 改编, 改写(以适应新的需要)

This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original. 这部小说已由俄文原著改编成无线电广播节目。

16. adapt oneself to(=adjust oneself to)　　　 使自己适应于

One should adapt oneself to the changed conditions. 我们应当使自己适应变化了的情况。

15. act on 奉行,按照……行动; act as 扮演;　

My idea is that we shall act on his suggestion. 我的意见是我们应当按照他的建议去办。　

The forest will act as a defense against desert dust.

14. be acquainted with(=to have knowledge of) 了解; (=to have met socially) 熟悉

Nowadays, everyone has to be acquainted with high-tech knowledge. 当今，每个人都必须对高科技有所了解。

Being acquainted with English is sure to help you a lot.学会英语一定会对你大有帮助。

13. accuse…of…(=charge…with; blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about) 指控,控告

He was accused of murderer. 他被指控谋杀。

12. account for (=give an explanation or reason for)　 解释, 说明。

He has been asked to account for his conduct.

他被要求解释他的行为。

11. take…into account(=consider)把……考虑进去

He will take into account my request. 他会考虑我的要求。

10. on account of 因为　

We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather. 由于天气不好, 我们将启程的时间推迟了.