词组 | adopt |
释义 | adopt verb 1. to start to use a plan or methodGrammarOften passive.nounsadopt an approach It’s a shame that this approach isn’t adopted by more companies.adopt a method We got better results when a different method of raising money was adopted.adopt a policy/strategy The protesters adopted a policy of non-violence.adverbsbe widely/generally adopted (=be adopted by many people) Her classic costume designs were widely adopted throughout Hollywood.be universally adopted (=be adopted by everybody) This method of teaching children to read was soon universally adopted.be enthusiastically adopted The policy was enthusiastically adopted by the new government.2. to accept a proposal at a meetingGrammarOften passive.nounsadopt a proposal/motion/resolution The motion to go on strike was adopted by a clear majority of workers.adverbsbe officially/formally adopted Resolutions are formally adopted by a simple majority vote.be adopted unanimously (=by everyone at a meeting) A proposal must be adopted unanimously in order to become company policy. |
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