1. adapt是动词，其意为“改编，改变……以适应”。如：

She adapts herself to a life on the ocean wave. 她会适应海上的生活。

All life is about change—you either adapt or die. 生命在于变化——要么适应要么死亡。

When they moved to France, the children adapted to the change very soon. 在他们移居法国后，孩子们很快就适应了这种变化。

2. adopt也是动词，其意为“收养，采纳，采用”。如：

The resolution was adopted by an overwhelming majority. 决议以压倒多数通过。

Whichever plan you adopt, you will encounter difficulties. 不管你采取哪个计划，你都会碰到困难。

Interestingly, the solution adopted in these two countries was the same. 说也有趣，这两个国家采取的解决办法是一样的。

After much discussion, they decided to adopt the proposal. 经过多次讨论，他们决定通过这项议案。

The suggestion that the new rule be adopted came from the chairman. 采纳新规则的建议是主席提出的。

The plan had certain weaknesses, nevertheless we decided to adopt it. 这个计划有某些缺点，不过我们还是决定采纳。