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He is a man of acute intelligence.
   他非常聰穎。

He made a quick adaptation to the new environment.
   他很快適應了新的環境。

This play is an adaptation of a novel.
   這一劇本是由小說改編的。

If we add these marks up, we'll get a total of 90.
   如果我們把這些分數加起來,總數就有九十分了。

If there is going to be a volleyball team, please don't forget to add me in.
   要是成立排球隊,請別忘了算我在內。

The baby is a new addition to our family.
   這個嬰兒是我們家新增的人丁。

The mayor gave a television address yesterday evening.
   市長昨晚作了電視演講。

He is a man of pleasant address.
   他是一位舉止文雅的人。

strict adherence to a plan
   一絲不苟地堅持按計劃辦

He is a leader with many adherents.
   他是個有眾多追隨者的領袖。

the adjustment on a micrometer
   測微計上的調節器

It takes brains to administer a large corporation.
   管理大公司要有頭腦。

The administration of a big business requires skill in dealing with people.
   管理一個大企業需要與人相處的技巧。

The last Administration did a lot to curb inflation.
   上屆政府做了大量工作以抑制通貨膨脹。

The admiral has written a book about his experiences on the sea.
   這位海軍上將寫了一本有關他海上閱歷的書。

We have to admit that he's a highly competent man.
   我們必須承認他是個非常能幹的人。

She admitted to a liking for pop music.
   她承認愛好流行音樂。

Her remarks seemed a bit adolescent.
   她的這番話似乎有點幼稚。

The adoption of this policy would relieve the unions of a tremendous burden.
   採納這一政策將會減輕工會的沈重負擔。

put a child up for adoption
   將孩子給人收養