n.[宗]相信耶稣是上帝义子的学说；嗣子说
Most countries adopt metric system. 大多数国家采用米制。
We should adopt the consumers' suggestion. 我们应该接受用户的建议。
He was pleased by the adoption of a little girl. 他对收养了一个女孩感到高兴。
He refused to adopt the plan on the grounds of its high cost. 他拒绝采纳这个计划，原因是成本太高。
The childless old lady offer to adopt one of the girls. 这位无子女的老年女士表示愿意领养其中一个女孩。
Having no children of their own they decided to adopt an orphan. 他们因没有亲生儿女，所以决定领养一个孤儿。
