adoption
gb/ədˈɑpʃən/ us/ədˈɑpʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
Legal process of becoming a parent
The legal act of becoming the parent of a child who is not yours by birth.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s adoption by [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adoption' with 'adaptation', but 'adaptation' means change or adjustment, not taking in a child.
Συνώνυμα
fostering (Temporary care of a child, not a permanent legal relationship like adoption.)
Αντώνυμα
biological parenthood (Being a parent to a child by birth rather than through legal adoption.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
child adoption
|international adoption
|adoption process
|adoption agency
|adoption papers
Θέματα
family
|law
|society
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- After years of waiting, they finally completed the adoption of their daughter.
- The adoption process can take several months or even years.
- She was grateful for the love and care she received after her adoption.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The couple started the adoption last year.
- Adoption can be a long process.
- They are happy about the adoption of a baby boy.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
action
2
Starting to use something new
The act of starting to use a new idea, plan, or product.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the adoption of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners may confuse this meaning with legal child adoption; context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
Συνώνυμα
implementation (Focuses on putting an idea into action rather than the acceptance itself.)
Αντώνυμα
rejection (Refusal to accept or start using something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
adoption rate
|technology adoption
|policy adoption
|adoption by users
Θέματα
business
|technology
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The rapid adoption of smartphones has changed communication.
- The committee voted for the adoption of the new rules.
- Adoption of renewable energy is increasing worldwide.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The company saw fast adoption of its app.
- Adoption of solar power is growing.
- The city supports the adoption of clean buses.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
action
3
Formal acceptance of something
The official approval of a plan, law, or idea.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
adoption of [a law/proposal]
Συνώνυμα
ratification (Formal confirmation or approval, especially in legal or political contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
veto (An official refusal to accept or approve something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
adoption of legislation
|adoption by parliament
|final adoption
Θέματα
politics
|law
Παραδείγματα
- The treaty's adoption was celebrated by environmental groups.
- Adoption of the budget is expected next week.
- The adoption of the constitution marked a new era.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The council announced the adoption of new rules.
- Adoption of the treaty happened in 2010.
- They discussed the adoption of the plan.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
adoption
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpʃən/
US/ədˈɑpʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ad - op - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (op)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: adoption
- Plural: adoptions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
adoptions
noun
Core family
adopt
verb B1
adoptive
adjective
Related words
adopter
noun
adoptee
noun
adoptable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
available for adoption
1/əvˈeɪləbəl fɚ ədˈɑpʃən/
fixed phrase
Ready to be adopted
Ready and able to be taken into someone's care legally as a child or pet.
Παραδείγματα
- Several dogs are available for adoption at the shelter.
- These children are available for adoption through the agency.
put up for adoption
1/pˈʊt ˈʌp fɚ ədˈɑpʃən/
fixed phrase
Make a child available for adoption
To officially arrange for someone else to become the parent of your child.
Παραδείγματα
- She decided to put her baby up for adoption.
- The kitten was rescued and put up for adoption.