1. | [u][c] 收养;领养the act of adopting a child |
She put the baby up for adoption. 她提出要让人收养那个婴儿。 |
2. | [u] (想法、计划、名字等的)采用the decision to start using sth such as an idea, a plan or a name |
the adoption of new technology 新技术的采用 |
3. | [u][c] (候选人的)选定,推选,推举the act of choosing sb as a candidate for an election |
his adoption as the Labour candidate 他被选定为工党候选人 |