adhere

坚持（原则、政策等）

 

经常接用介词to。

 

【例】We adhere to the principle of equality, mutual benefit and exchange of needed goods.

我们坚持平等互利、互通有无的原则。

 

adjust

【1】调整，使适应

 

①【例】We have adjusted the L/C as requested.

我们已按要求修改了信用证。

 

②常和介词to连用。

【例】Owing to the sharp advance in cost, we have to adjust our selling prices to the new situation.

由于成本猛涨，我们不得不调整售价以适应新情况。

 

③句式：adjust up [down]… (price) by… (percentage).

【例】If you wish to conclude the business before your competitors intervene, you have to adjust down your price by 15 percent.

如果你方想在竞争对手介入之前达成交易，你方必须将价格调低15%。

 

④对何种商品调价，要接用(up) on…。

【例】Under the pressure of the current world market conditions, prices will be adjusted upon a number of our products.

在当前世界市场情况的压力下，我方许多产品的价格都要调整。

 

【2】（保险业中）评定（索赔金额、损失等）

 

【例】Please investigate this matter and adjust the losses without delay.

请调查此事并迅速评定损失。

 

【3】矫正（错误等）

 

【例】We look forward to an opportunity to adjust our errors, and trust that your confidence will still be extended to us.

我们盼望着有机会能纠正错误，相信你方仍会信赖我们。

 

adjustment

调整，修改

 

【例】It is necessary to make adjustment in price.

有必要调整价格。

 

【2】理赔

 

【例】As to our shirts, we make adjustment(s) only for defects in materials or workmanship but not for wrong use.

关于我方衬衫，我们仅对布料和工艺不良理赔，不对使用不善赔偿。