1. | [t] 增加；添加to put sth together with sth else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc. |
Next add the flour. 接着加面粉。 | |
The juice contains no added sugar. 这种果汁没有加糖。 | |
The plan has the added(= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. 该计划还有一个优点，就是给农村地区带来了就业机会。 | |
A new wing was added to the building. 这栋大楼新添了一座配楼。 | |
Shall I add your name to the list? 我可以把你的名字写进名单吗？ |
2. | [i][t] 加to put numbers or amounts together to get a total |
Add 9 to the total. 总数再加上 9。 | |
If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. 你把这些数目加在一起就会得到一个巨额数字。 |
3. | [t] 补充说；继续说to say sth more; to make a further remark |
‘And don't be late,’ she added. “还有别迟到。”她补充说道。 | |
I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. 我对我早先说的话没有什么补充的。 | |
He added that they would return a week later. 他接着说，他们一周以后会回来。 |
4. | [t] ~ sth (to sth) 添加（特色）to give a particular quality to an event, a situation, etc. |
The suite will add a touch of class to your bedroom. 这套家具会给你的卧室增添一些典雅气质。 |
