adopt

ә'dɒpt

高考四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 4

v. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
v. take up and practice as one's own
v. take into one's family

vt. 采用, 正式通过, 收养, 接受
[医] 采取

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

1,157

BNC 频率

1,632

使用频率

adopt 由前缀 ad-（表示向、朝向）和词根 opt（选择）组成。可以理解为“朝向选择”，即选择接受或采纳某事物。

例句

1. She decided to adopt a puppy from the local shelter.

她决定从当地收容所领养一只小狗。

2. Many countries adopt new technologies to improve their economies.

许多国家采用新技术来改善经济。

3. It is important to adopt healthy habits for a better life.

养成健康的习惯对更好的生活很重要。