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单词 self-adjusting
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self-adjustingadj.

Brit. /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒəstɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, adjusting adj.
Etymology: < self- prefix + adjusting adj.
That modifies its form or mode of action automatically as required; capable of adapting to different circumstances or situations.Frequently of a device or appliance.
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1807 Morning Post 2 Oct. 1/4 (advt.) Patent self-adjusting Truss for Ruptures.
1851 Sci. Amer. 6 Dec. 94/2 I claim, first, the peculiar form and mode of adjusting the riving plate, the same being self-adjusting by means of the spring upon which it rests.
1894 Pop. Sci. Monthly June 184 Nature is..more self-adjusting than his system contemplates.
1946 Cosmopolitan Oct. 103 (advt.) Its exclusive self-adjusting brakes, variable ratio steering and numerous self-acting controls leave you little to do but watch where you're going.
2016 Toronto Star (Nexis) 16 July t7 The self-adjusting, match-anyone powder immediately evens out any skin tone by highlighting the dominant pigment.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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