혼동하기 쉬운 단어들 Series (3) Adapt, Adopt

Adapt, Adopt

Adapt means "to change" or "to become like."

Adopt means "to take charge of."

OK The staff will have to adapt to the new policy.

The staff will change their behavior

X The staff will have to adopt to the new policy.

OK I tried to adapt her approach to my class, but it had no effect.

I tried to make her approach suitable

X I tried to adapt her approach to my class, but it had no effect.

OK Our quality assurance department has yet to adopt the new safety standards.

Has yet to take charge of

OK Cheryl and I have decided to adopt a baby.

X Cheryl and I have decided to adapt a baby.