词典释义：
legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own
收养
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there are many people eager to adopt a baby .许多人想要收养婴儿。
take up or start to use or follow (something, especially an idea, method, or course of action)
采用，采纳（某物，尤指主意、方法或行动进程）
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this approach has been adopted by many big banks .许多大银行都采取了这种方式。
choose and move to (a country or city) as one's permanent place of residence
选择定居于，迁居（国家，城市）。
take on or assume (an attitude or position)
采取（态度，立场）
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he adopted a patronizing tone 他用的是一种恩赐的语气
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adopt a slightly knees-bent position. 采取稍稍屈膝的姿势。
〈英〉 把… 选为公职候选人
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she was recently adopted as Labour candidate for the constituency. 她最近被选作这一选区的工党候选人。
formally approve or accept (a report or suggestion)
通过，正式批准，接受（报告，建议）
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the committee voted 5-1 to adopt the proposal. 委员会以５对１通过该项提议。
choose (a textbook) as standard or required for a course of study
选（教材）作为课程范本（或必读本）。
〈英〉 （地方当局）承担（道路）维修保养责任。
"late 15th cent.: via French from Latin
