accommodate /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/ verb accommodates; accommodated; accommodating
accommodates; accommodated; accommodating
Learner's definition of ACCOMMODATE
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a : to provide room for (someone) : to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone)向…提供住宿;为…提供空间 b : to have room for (someone or something)容纳 -
The ceilings were too low to accommodate his terrific height.天花板太低了,容不下个头极高的他。
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The table accommodates [=seats] 12 comfortably.这张桌子坐12个人绰绰有余。
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This ancient stadium could accommodate [=hold] up to 60,000 people.这个古老的体育场可以容纳多达6万人。
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[+ object] somewhat formal : to do something helpful for (someone)帮助(某人);向…施以援手 : to provide what is needed or wanted for (someone or something)迎合…需求 -
I asked them for additional money, and they accommodated me with a loan.我向他们要更多的钱,于是他们提供给我一笔贷款。
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He would often change his schedule to accommodate his clients.他会经常调整时间安排来满足客户的需求。
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New facilities are being added to accommodate the special needs of elderly residents.正在添加新的设施以满足老年居民的特殊需求。
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: to get used to or become comfortable with something : to adapt or adjust to something适应,顺应 [no object]
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