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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ad·di·tion /əˈdɪʃən/ ●●● S3 W1 noun 1 in addition AND/ALSOused to add another piece of information to what you have just said 除此之外，此外 The company provides cheap Internet access. In addition, it makes shareware freely available. 该公司提供廉价的因特网接入服务。 此外，它还推出免费的共享软件。in addition to something In addition to his movie work, Redford is known as a champion of environmental causes. 除了电影事业外，雷德福还是位公认的环保斗士。2 [uncountable]ADD the act of adding something to something else 增添，添加the addition of something The addition of networking facilities will greatly enhance the system. 增加网络设备将会大大增强系统的性能。with the addition of something Turn sparkling wine into Buck’s Fizz with the addition of chilled orange juice. 在发泡葡萄酒里加冰冻橙汁，做成巴克菲士鸡尾酒。3 [countable]ADD something that is added to something else, often in order to improve it 增加物，添加物addition to This excellent book will be a welcome addition to the library of any student. 这本好书会成为受所有学生喜爱的新藏书。latest/new/recent addition the latest addition to our designer range 我们名师设计系列的最新款式4. [uncountable]HMNCOUNT/CALCULATE the process of adding numbers or amounts to make a total 加法 → subtraction5 [countable] American English an extra room that is added to a building 〔建筑物的〕扩建部分 They built a big addition onto the back of the house. 他们在房子后面加盖了一间大屋子。Examples from the Corpus
addition• Additions are made to the list from time to time.• This is an addition to the original language specification and it can not be guaranteed to remain unchanged in future releases.• The Simpsons built a big addition onto the back of their house.• In addition, there are growing networks of gay religious organizations that provide places for gay people to express their spirituality.• In addition to the daily little worries, these were the sweeping imponderables that held their attention.• In addition, Grills said, no civic leaders were asked about their faith.• In addition, Microsoft last week appointed Rick Belluzzo as president.• Consider the love stuff, since it is the main addition.• There has been a last minute addition to the programme for the President's visit.• In the last three months there has been a new addition to the family - our daughter, Rachel.• It was a large warehouse that had been converted by the addition of beds into a dormitory.• Despite the addition of fertilizer, flowers are still unable to grow in the soil.the addition of something• In addition, it seems no public warnings were issued about the addition of this potentially dangerous chemical.• Sweetened only by honey, the soft texture is created by the addition of fresh buttermilk.• Interference by iron or copper is prevented by the addition of cyanide.• A framework would be created for the addition of other languages as further options.• I put this down to the use of rosewood for the fingerboard and the addition of some extra internal bracing.• The Scholarships, Grants and Awards have been strengthened for 1993 with the addition of several new ones.• Without her earnings, and with the addition of Charlotte, money seemed to have dwindled to nothing.addition to• You will be paid overtime in addition to your regular salary.• In addition to writing, I also enjoy rock climbing.• A bottle of wine would make a pleasant addition to the meal.ad·di·tion nounChineseSyllable
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addition
ad‧di‧tion S3 W1 /əˈdɪʃən/
noun1. in addition used to add another piece of information to what you have just said:
The company provides cheap Internet access. In addition, it makes shareware freely available.
in addition to something
In addition to his movie work, Redford is known as a champion of environmental causes.
2. [uncountable] the act of adding something to something else
the addition of something
The addition of networking facilities will greatly enhance the system.
with the addition of something
Turn sparkling wine into Buck’s Fizz with the addition of chilled orange juice.
3. [countable] something that is added to something else, often in order to improve it
addition to
This excellent book will be a welcome addition to the library of any student.
latest/new/recent addition
the latest addition to our designer range
4. [uncountable] the process of adding numbers or amounts to make a total ⇨ subtraction
5. [countable] American English an extra room that is added to a building:
They built a big addition onto the back of the house.
ad‧di‧tion S3 W1 /əˈdɪʃən/
noun1. in addition used to add another piece of information to what you have just said: in addition to something
2. [uncountable] the act of adding something to something else
the addition of something
with the addition of something
3. [countable] something that is added to something else, often in order to improve it
addition to
latest/new/recent addition
4. [uncountable] the process of adding numbers or amounts to make a total ⇨ subtraction
5. [countable] American English an extra room that is added to a building:
Adding another item 补充说明
◆ Bilingual children do better in IQ tests than children who speak only one language. In addition /What is more , they seem to find it easier to learn third or even fourth languages.讲两种语言的儿童比只讲一种语言的儿童智商测试得分更高。此外／而且，讲两种语言的儿童似乎在学习第三种甚至第四种语言时觉得更容易。 ◆ Learning another language not only improves children's job prospects in later life,but also boosts their self-esteem.学习另一种语言不仅可以提升儿童未来的职业前景，而且可以增强他们的自尊心。 ◆ Teaching children a second language improves their job prospects in later life. Other benefitsinclude increased self-esteem and greater tolerance of other cultures.教儿童第二语言可以提升他们未来的职业前景。此外，还可以使他们获得更强的自尊心、对其他文化更包容。 ◆ Another /One further /One additional reason for encouraging bilingual education is that it boosts children's self-esteem.另一个鼓励双语教育的原因是它能增强儿童的自尊心。 ◆ Studies suggest that bilingual children find it easier to learn additional languages. There is, moreover , increasing evidence that bilingual children perform better across a range of school subjects, not just foreign languages.研究表明，讲两种语言的儿童学习其他语言觉得更容易。此外，越来越多的证据表明，讲两种语言的儿童不仅在外语学习上，同时在其他各门学科的学习上都表现得更好。 ◆ His claim that children find bilingual education confusing is based on very little evidence. Moreover , the evidence he does provide is seriously flawed.他认为双语教育会使儿童感到迷惑的说法几乎是没有依据的。况且，他仅有的证据也是有严重缺陷的。 ◆ Research has shown that first-language development is not impeded by exposure to a second language. Furthermore , there is no evidence to support the claim that children find bilingual education confusing.研究已经表明，接触第二语言不会妨碍第一语言的发展。而且，没有证据支持双语教育使儿童感到迷惑这种说法。