adoption
gb/ədˈɑpʃən/ us/ədˈɑpʃən/
B1
英語
~ 4100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
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.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s adoption by [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'adoption' with 'adaptation', but 'adaptation' means change or adjustment, not taking in a child.
類義語
fostering (Temporary care of a child, not a permanent legal relationship like adoption.)
対義語
biological parenthood (Being a parent to a child by birth rather than through legal adoption.)
コロケーション
child adoption
|international adoption
|adoption process
|adoption agency
|adoption papers
テーマ
family
|law
|society
|relationships
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The couple started the adoption last year.
- Adoption can be a long process.
- They are happy about the adoption of a baby boy.
名詞
B2
action
2
Starting to use something new
The act of starting to use a new idea, plan, or product.
用法パターン：
the adoption of [something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners may confuse this meaning with legal child adoption; context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
類義語
implementation (Focuses on putting an idea into action rather than the acceptance itself.)
対義語
rejection (Refusal to accept or start using something.)
コロケーション
adoption rate
|technology adoption
|policy adoption
|adoption by users
テーマ
business
|technology
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The company saw fast adoption of its app.
- Adoption of solar power is growing.
- The city supports the adoption of clean buses.
名詞
B2
action
3
Formal acceptance of something
The official approval of a plan, law, or idea.
用法パターン：
adoption of [a law/proposal]
類義語
ratification (Formal confirmation or approval, especially in legal or political contexts.)
対義語
veto (An official refusal to accept or approve something.)
コロケーション
adoption of legislation
|adoption by parliament
|final adoption
テーマ
politics
|law
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The council announced the adoption of new rules.
- Adoption of the treaty happened in 2010.
- They discussed the adoption of the plan.
文法
辞書形
adoption
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpʃən/
US/ədˈɑpʃən/
音節・強勢
ad - op - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (op)
活用形
Noun
- Base: adoption
- Plural: adoptions
関連語
Forms
adoptions
noun
Core family
adopt
verb B1
adoptive
adjective
Related words
adopter
noun
adoptee
noun
adoptable
adjective
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She decided to put her baby up for adoption.
- The kitten was rescued and put up for adoption.