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n. 采用,采取,选用,过继

拆分: ad-朝,向,接近 + -opt-选择 + -ion名词词尾 

例:
She gave up her children for adoption. 她将孩子送人收养。 
the widespread adoption of agricultural technology 农业技术的广泛采用
The party announced the formal adoption of George Smith as their election candidate. 该党宣布正式提名乔治·史密斯为其竞选候选人。 
The committee recommended the adoption of new safety procedures. 委员会建议采用新的安全程序。