adopt
gb/ədˈɑpt/ us/ədˈɑpt/
B1
英語
~ 1200
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Legally take another's child
To take a child into your family by law and care for them as your own.
用法パターン：
to adopt [a child]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt'. 'Adopt' is about taking in and accepting, while 'adapt' is about changing something to fit.
類義語
foster (Implies temporary care without legal parental rights, unlike 'adopt' which is permanent.)
対義語
abandon (Means to give up or leave a child permanently, opposite of taking one in permanently.)
コロケーション
adopt a child
|legally adopt
|adopted son
|adopted daughter
テーマ
family
|law
|society
|relationships
|daily_life
例文
- They decided to adopt a baby from abroad.
- After years of trying to have children, they chose to adopt.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They want to adopt a child.
- My aunt adopted a baby boy.
- The family adopted two children.
- He was adopted when he was young.
動詞
B2
action
2
Begin using an idea or plan
To start to use an idea, way of working, or plan.
用法パターン：
to adopt [a policy/method/approach]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt' here; 'adopt' means to start using, 'adapt' means to change something to fit.
類義語
implement (Focuses on putting something into effect, often after planning; 'adopt' focuses on the decision to use it.)
対義語
abandon (Means to stop using an idea or plan, opposite of adopting it.)
コロケーション
adopt a policy
|adopt a strategy
|adopt a new approach
テーマ
business
|education
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The school will adopt a new teaching method next year.
- The company adopted a flexible working policy.
- Several countries have adopted this approach to healthcare.
- The city council voted to adopt the proposed regulations.
学習者向け例文
- The school will adopt a new rule.
- Our team adopted a new plan.
- The city will adopt this idea.
- They adopted a new way of working.
動詞
B2
action
3
Take on style or behavior
To start to use a certain way of speaking, acting, or looking.
用法パターン：
to adopt [a tone/attitude/style]
類義語
assume (Often interchangeable when referring to taking on a manner or role; 'assume' can be more formal.)
対義語
abandon (To give up a style or behavior one had taken on.)
コロケーション
adopt a tone
|adopt an attitude
|adopt a style
テーマ
communication
|social behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He adopted a serious tone when discussing the problem.
- She adopted a friendly manner with the guests.
- The politician adopted a more casual style during the campaign.
学習者向け例文
- He adopted a happy tone.
- She adopted a new style.
- They adopted a friendly way of talking.
文法
辞書形
adopt
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpt/
US/ədˈɑpt/
音節・強勢
ad - opt （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (opt)
活用形
Verb
- Base: adopt
- 3rd Person Singular: adopts
- Present Participle: adopting
- Past: adopted
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She adopted an optimistic attitude toward the changes.
- He has adopted a very defensive attitude lately.