名词

1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

e.g. the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent

Synonym: borrowing

2. the act of accepting with approval
favorable reception

e.g. its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance

Synonym: acceptanceacceptationespousal

3. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood
the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)