adaptation

翻案、改作

作品を別の形に作り変えたもの。特に本を映画や演劇などにしたもの。

やさしい英語で： A changed version of something, especially a book made into a film, play, or television show.

• This film is an adaptation of a book.
• Her stage adaptation keeps the original ending.
• Which television adaptation of the story do you prefer?

使い方： an adaptation of something (We watched an adaptation of her first novel.)

類義語： version, reworking

よく使う表現： film adaptation, stage adaptation, adaptation of something, screen adaptation

適応、順応

新しい状況や必要に合うように変わっていくこと。

やさしい英語で： The process of changing to suit new conditions or needs.

• Adaptation to city life took several months.
• The company survived through constant adaptation.
• Thicker fur is an adaptation that helps animals survive the cold.

使い方： adaptation to something (Adaptation to a new climate can take time.)

類義語： adjustment, modification

よく使う表現： adaptation to something, gradual adaptation, climate adaptation, process of adaptation