n.[宗]相信耶穌是上帝義子的學(xué)說；嗣子說

Most countries adopt metric system. 大多數(shù)國家采用米制。

We should adopt the consumers' suggestion. 我們應(yīng)該接受用戶的建議。

He was pleased by the adoption of a little girl. 他對收養(yǎng)了一個(gè)女孩感到高興。

He refused to adopt the plan on the grounds of its high cost. 他拒絕采納這個(gè)計(jì)劃，原因是成本太高。

The childless old lady offer to adopt one of the girls. 這位無子女的老年女士表示愿意領(lǐng)養(yǎng)其中一個(gè)女孩。

Having no children of their own they decided to adopt an orphan. 他們因沒有親生兒女，所以決定領(lǐng)養(yǎng)一個(gè)孤兒。