adopt
US
UK adopt [sb] vtr: (become legal parent of: a child) (孩子)
SC 领养 ， 收养 lǐng yǎng
The Smiths have adopted a baby from Ghana.
史密斯一家领养了一个加纳的孩子。
adopt [sth] vtr: (assume: an attitude, etc.)
SC 摆出...的样子
SC 作出...的态度
Brook adopted an air of nonchalance.
布鲁摆出了一副漠不关心的样子。
adopt [sth] vtr: (use: an idea)
SC 采取 cǎi qǔ
TC 採取
TC 採取
SC 采用 cǎi qǔ，cǎi yòng
TC 採用
TC 採用
SC 采纳 cǎi qǔ，cǎi nà
TC 採納
TC 採納
The committee adopted the proposal immediately.
委员会立刻采纳了那个提案。
adopt [sth] vtr: (give a home to: a pet) (动物)
SC 收养 shōu yǎng
Rachel decided to adopt a dog from the shelter.
雷切尔决定从收容所领养一条狗。
adopt [sth] vtr: figurative (sponsor: an animal) (动物)
SC 助养
You can adopt a gorilla by giving the zoo a small monthly donation.