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v.（动词）  add.ed,add.ing,adds
v.tr.（及物动词）
1.To combine (a column of figures, for example) to form a sum.
    把…加起来：把（如一串数字）加起来求得总数
2.To join or unite so as to increase in size, quantity, quality, or scope:
    添加，增加：连接或联合以扩大规模，数量，质量或范围：
    added 12 inches to the deck; flowers that added beauty to the dinner table.
    把甲板再加长12英寸；为餐桌增添美丽的花朵
3.To say or write further.
    进一步说，进一步写
v.intr.（不及物动词）
1.To find a sum in arithmetic.
    做加法，求总和：用算术求总数
2.To constitute an addition:
    增加：构成附加物：
    an exploit that will add to her reputation.
    将增加她声誉的业绩
3.To create or make an addition:
    增添：创造或使成为附加物：
    gradually added to my meager savings.
    逐渐增添到我微薄的积蓄中
PHRASES
▪add up
1.To be reasonable, plausible, or consistent; make sense:
    言之有理，有意义：合理的，似可信的或一致的；使有意义：
    The witness's testimony simply did not add up.
    证人的证词根本不合理
2.To amount to an expected total:
    符合预期值：加起来达到的预期总数：
    a bill that didn't add up.
    与预算不符的帐单
3.To formulate an opinion of:
    评定，看法：形成对…的意见：
    added up the other competitors in one glance.
    一眼就形成对其他参赛者的看法
IDIOMS
▪add up to: To constitute; amount:
    构成；总括：
    This movie adds up to a lot of tears.
    这部电影赚了不少眼泪
ORIGIN
1.Middle Englishadden
    中古英语adden
2.from Latinaddere
    源自 拉丁语addere
3.ad- [ad-]
    ad- [朝向]
4.dare [to give] * see  d½-
    dare [给予] *参见 d½-
DERIVATIVES
▪add“able  或  adj.（形容词）
▪add“ible: 
ADD
ADD  
abbr.（略语）
    Attention deficit disorder.
    Attention deficit disorder.
add.
add.  
abbr.（略语）
1.Addendum.
    Addendum.
2.Addition.
    Addition.