additionad•di•tion /ə'dɪʃ(ə)n/

n

1. U 增加

• The coffee will be less strong with the addition of some water. 加一点水会使这咖啡不那么浓。

2. C 增加的人(或物)；附加物

• a useful addition 有用的追加物

• This is an indispensable addition to every office. 这是每一个办公室都不可缺少的新用品。

3. U 【数】 加法

词组in addition 另外，又

• There was a storm and, in addition, there was a power cut. 除了暴风雨之外，还断电了。

in addition to 除…之外

• She speaks German in addition to English. 她除了英语之外，还会讲德语。