adj. 领养的，收养的；所选择居住的，移居的
v. 收养；采取，采纳，接受；正式通过（adopt 的过去式和过去分词）
1.Plainly, a more objective method of description must be adopted.
显然，必须采用一种更客观的描述方法。
2.The dog was a stray which had been adopted.
这只狗是被收养的流浪狗。
3.A few ideas can be adopted.
有几个想法可以采纳。
4.Why haven't big banks adopted the more secure technology?
为什么大银行没有采用更安全的技术呢？
5.He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera.
他摆了个悠闲的姿势拍照。
6.Doctors feel that a more individualized approach to patients should now be adopted.
医生们认为现在应该对病人们采用一种更加个人化的治疗方案。
7.In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.
实际上，她是他们的养女。
8.He adopted an air of indifference.
他摆出一副满不在乎的样子。
9.The government has adopted an aggressive posture on immigration.
政府对移民入境采取了强硬的态度。