| 单词 | adopt |
| 释义 | adopt —adopt /əˈdɒpt/ aep /-ˈdɑːpt/ verb [T or I] (TAKE CHILD) ↑Verb Endings for adopt ► B2 to take another person's child into your own family and legally take care of him or her as your own child: » They've adopted a baby girl.» She had the child adopted (= she gave her baby to someone else to look after).» They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt.→ COMPARE FOSTER(Cf. ↑foster) verb (TAKE CARE OF)Thesaurus+: ↑Parenting and caring for children• • • Extra Examples:» It was a most fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a common policy.» Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.» We will have to adopt a more scientific approach in the future.» Several governments have adopted tough new anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of the attacks.» The budget proposal was adopted at the president's behest.verb [T] (CHOOSE) ↑Verb Endings for adopt F0 to choose someone or something or take something as your own: » Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking and choosingF0 to start behaving in a particular way, especially by choice: » Roz has adopted one or two funny mannerisms since she's been away.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking and choosing• • • Extra Examples:» She tends to adopt a falsely cheerful tone when she's upset about something.» to adopt a subservient role/position» There is no English equivalent for 'bon appetit' so we have adopted the French expression.» They have adopted local customs and tried to blend in with the community.» The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration.verb [T] (START USING) ↑Verb Endings for adopt ► B2 to accept or start to use something new: » I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.» The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.» He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusing |
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