adopt /əˈdɔpt/ vt. 1.采取，采用；通过：adopt one’s plan (suggestion, measures) 采用某人的计划(建议、措施)  The resolution was adopted by an overwhelming majority. 决议为绝大多数通过。 2.收养：adopted son 养子［考句］ The old couple decided to adopt a boy and a girl though they had three of their own. 这对老夫妇自己已经有了三个儿女，但还是决定收养一个男孩和一个女孩。