动词 “adopt”
不定式 adopt; 三单 adopts; 过式 adopted; 过分 adopted; 动名 adopting
- 收养
After years of trying to conceive, the Johnsons decided to adopt a newborn boy from a local orphanage.
- 领养
They adopted a stray cat from the alley near their house.
- 赞助(动物的护理)
For her birthday, Mia adopted a panda through a wildlife conservation program, excited to receive updates about its well-being.
- 采用
After much consideration, the company adopted a new technology to improve its production efficiency.
- 通过(通过投票正式同意建议或政策)
The board adopted a new policy to improve workplace safety.