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
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。