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addition

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ad∙di∙tion / əˈdɪʃən ; əˈdɪʃən /
◙noun
1. in addition, used to add another piece of information to what you have just said
• 除此之外，另外:
 »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 sth
 »In addition to his movie work, Redford is known as a champion of environmental causes.
  除了电影事业外，雷德福还是个知名的环保斗士。
2. [U] the act of adding something to something else
• 增添，添加:
 »the addition of sth
 »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 sth
 »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. [C] something that is added to something else, often in order to improve it
• 增加（物），增强:
▪ [+to]
 »This excellent book will be awelcome additionto 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. [U] the process of adding numbers or amounts to make a total
• 加法;
--› subtraction
5. [C] [AmE] 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.
  他们在房子后面又加盖了很大一间屋子。