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TOEFL BNC: 4220 COCA: 3674

adoption

adoption ˈdɑːpʃən/ noun
plural adoptions
adoption
ˈdɑːpʃən/
noun
plural adoptions
Learner's definition of ADOPTION
: the act or process of adopting someone or something收养;采纳: such as
: the act or process of adopting a child收养;领养;过继
[noncount]
[count]
[noncount] : the act or process of beginning to use something new or different采用;采纳
[noncount] : the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something正式通过;批准
TOEFL BNC: 4220 COCA: 3674

adoption

noun

adop·​tion ə-ˈdäp-shən How to pronounce adoption (audio)
: the act of adopting : the state of being adopted

Example Sentences

the company wants to speed up its adoption of new technology. Our adoption of local customs has gone slowly. The lawyer has handled countless adoptions. children who are available for adoption the unanimous adoption of the resolution by the Senate
Recent Examples on the Web But given its ease of use, even for drivers who can't imagine life beyond the gas pump, the potential for adoption seems good. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 That was why, about two years ago, Sarah briefly thought about putting her son up for adoption. Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Both dogs are walking again and doing so well that BTC has deemed them ready for adoption. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Amland said nearly 100 volunteers helped throughout the weekend to get the puppies ready for adoption. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 City Dogs Cleveland will join them on campus, with rescue animals available for adoption. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Volunteers will continue working with the dogs to help socialize them and prepare them for adoption. The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Adult cats up for adoption at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter, Aug. 23, 2022. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 She was put up for adoption after birth because her mother was still a teenager when Ward was born. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English adopcioun, borrowed from Anglo-French adopciun, borrowed from Latin adoptiōn-, adoptiō, from ad- ad- + optiōn-, optiō "right to choose, choice, option entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adoption was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 4220 COCA: 3674
adoption

noun¹

1of child孩子VERB + ADOPTION | ADOPTION + VERB | ADOPTION + NOUN VERB + ADOPTIONoffer sb for, place sb for, put sb up for把某人交由他人收養She has decided to put the child up for adoption.她已經決定將這個孩子交給他人收養。be available for可以被收養When will the child be available for adoption?什麼時候可以收養這個孩子?ADOPTION + VERBgo through收養手續辦妥They were so happy when the adoption went through successfully.收養手續順利辦妥,他們真是太高興了。ADOPTION + NOUNagency收養機構
adoption

noun²

2taking/using sth採納;採用ADJECTIVE | VERB + ADOPTION ADJECTIVEgeneral, widespread普遍/廣泛採用formal正式採納The widespread adoption of new information technology could save $162 billion a year.廣泛採用新的信息技術每年可節省 1,620 億美元。The party announced the formal adoption of George Smith as their election candidate. (BrE) 該黨宣佈正式推選喬治・史密斯為其競選候選人。VERB + ADOPTIONrecommend, urge推薦採用;敦促採納The committee recommended the adoption of new safety procedures.委員會建議採用新的安全程序。

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