adoption

ә'dɒpʃәn
六级托福

英文释义

n. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
n. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)

中文翻译

n. 采用, 采纳, 收养
[法] 收养, 采纳, 采用

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记忆技巧

adoption 由前缀 ad-（向、朝）和词根 opt（选择）以及后缀 -ion（表示动作或状态）构成，整体意思是“选择某事物的过程”，即“收养”。

例句

1. Many families choose adoption to provide a loving home for children in need.
许多家庭选择收养来为需要帮助的孩子提供一个温暖的家。
2. Adoption can be a wonderful way to grow a family and give a child a better life.
收养可以是扩大家庭、给孩子更好生活的美好方式。
3. The adoption process can take time, but it is worth the wait for many parents.
收养过程可能需要时间，但对于许多父母来说，这是值得等待的。

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