adopt
gb/ədˈɑpt/ us/ədˈɑpt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1200
örökbe fogad, bevezet, elfogad, átvesz, felvesz
SLOVESO
B1
1
örökbe fogad
B1
Vzorec užití:
to adopt [a child]
They decided to adopt a baby from abroad.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy külföldről fogadnak örökbe egy kisbabát.
After years of trying to have children, they chose to adopt.
Miután évekig próbálkoztak a gyermekvállalással, úgy döntöttek, örökbe fogadnak.
The couple adopted two siblings to keep them together.
She was adopted at the age of three.
Many celebrities have adopted children from different countries.
Učební příklady
They want to adopt a child.
Szeretnének örökbe fogadni egy gyereket.
My aunt adopted a baby boy.
A nagynéném örökbe fogadott egy kisfiút.
The family adopted two children.
He was adopted when he was young.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt'. 'Adopt' is about taking in and accepting, while 'adapt' is about changing something to fit.
Význam
Legally take another's child
Kolokace
adopt a child
|legally adopt
|adopted son
|adopted daughter
Synonyma
foster (Implies temporary care without legal parental rights, unlike 'adopt' which is permanent.)
Antonyma
abandon (Means to give up or leave a child permanently, opposite of taking one in permanently.)
Témata
family
|law
|society
|relationships
|daily_life
Definice
To take a child into your family by law and care for them as your own.
To legally take another person's child into your family and raise them as your own.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
to adopt [a policy/method/approach]
The school will adopt a new teaching method next year.
Az iskola jövőre új tanítási módszert vezet be.
The company adopted a flexible working policy.
A vállalat rugalmas munkavégzési szabályzatot vezetett be.
Several countries have adopted this approach to healthcare.
The city council voted to adopt the proposed regulations.
Učební příklady
The school will adopt a new rule.
Az iskola új szabályt fog bevezetni.
Our team adopted a new plan.
A csapatunk elfogadott egy új tervet.
The city will adopt this idea.
They adopted a new way of working.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt' here; 'adopt' means to start using, 'adapt' means to change something to fit.
Význam
Begin using an idea or plan
Kolokace
adopt a policy
|adopt a strategy
|adopt a new approach
Synonyma
implement (Focuses on putting something into effect, often after planning; 'adopt' focuses on the decision to use it.)
Antonyma
abandon (Means to stop using an idea or plan, opposite of adopting it.)
Témata
business
|education
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To start to use an idea, way of working, or plan.
To accept and begin to use an idea, method, policy, or way of doing something.
SLOVESO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
to adopt [a tone/attitude/style]
He adopted a serious tone when discussing the problem.
Komoly hangnemet vett fel, amikor a problémáról beszélt.
She adopted a friendly manner with the guests.
Barátságos modort vett fel a vendégekkel.
The politician adopted a more casual style during the campaign.
Učební příklady
He adopted a happy tone.
Vidám hangnemet vett fel.
She adopted a new style.
Új stílust vett fel.
They adopted a friendly way of talking.
Význam
Take on style or behavior
Kolokace
adopt a tone
|adopt an attitude
|adopt a style
Synonyma
assume (Often interchangeable when referring to taking on a manner or role; 'assume' can be more formal.)
Antonyma
abandon (To give up a style or behavior one had taken on.)
Témata
communication
|social behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To start to use a certain way of speaking, acting, or looking.
To begin to have or use a particular way of speaking, behaving, or appearing.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
adopt
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpt/
US/ədˈɑpt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ad - opt (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (opt)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: adopt
- 3rd Person Singular: adopts
- Present Participle: adopting
- Past: adopted
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
adopt a child
1/ədˈɑpt ə t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
Legally take another's child in
To legally take someone else's child into your family and care for them as your own.
Příklady
- They decided to adopt a child from overseas.
- Many couples adopt children when they cannot have their own.
adopt a policy
1/ədˈɑpt ə pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
Officially decide and use policy
To officially choose and start using a rule or plan for action.
Příklady
- The company adopted a strict no-smoking policy.
- The government has adopted policies to reduce pollution.
adopt an attitude
1/ədˈɑpt ən ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
Take on a specific attitude
To begin to feel or act in a certain way about something.
Příklady
- She adopted an optimistic attitude toward the changes.
- He has adopted a very defensive attitude lately.