2. add vt. & vi. 增加，加入，补充说

If the tea is too strong, add some more water. 如果茶太浓，再加些水。/ Many words have been added to this edition of the dictionary。这一版字典增加了很多词。/ The bad weather only added to our difficulties. 恶劣的天气只会增添我们的困难。/ "And I hope you will realize it one day." he added. 他接着说：“我希耀你总有一天会明白这一点。” / I should like to add that we are pleased with the result. 我想补充一句，我们对这个成果感到高兴。

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add...to... 在……中加上……　 add to 增加，增添

add up 加起来　 add up to 总计，总共有……

Your carelessness added to our difficulty. 你的粗心增加了我们的困难。/ The money he spent added up to no more than ￡1,000. 他花的钱总计1000英镑。

1. adapt vt. 使适应；使配合

(1) adapt + n. + to + n. 使……适应，使……适合

He could not adapt his way of life to the school. 他的生活方式无法适应学校的要求。

(2) adapt (oneself) to 适应……She quickly adapted to new circumstances. 她能够很快地适应新环境。/ I suggested he should adapt himself to his new conditions. 我建议他应该调整自己，以适应新的环境。

9. People get sick because of air pollution. It follows that we must do something about it.

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8. Cars and factories cause air pollution. As a result of air pollution, many people get sick.

7. Why can't we drink the water in our rivers and lakes? Because the water is polluted.

6. That's how I see it.

5. I absolutely agree.

4. Does anyone share David's opinion?

3. Well, it depends.

2. That's the point.