1. 基本含义
addition 是名词,主要表示“加法”或“增加(的人或物)”。它源自动词 add(添加)。
2. 常见用法与搭配
- in addition (to...):此外,除……之外
例:In addition to English, she speaks French and Spanish. - an addition to...:对……的补充/新增
例:The new wing is a welcome addition to the school. - do an addition:做一道加法题
例:The child is learning to do simple additions.
3. 例句解析
- The addition of sugar made the coffee too sweet.
(糖的加入让咖啡太甜了。)→ 表示“添加”的动作或结果。 - He’s a great addition to the team.
(他是团队的宝贵新成员。)→ 指新增的人或物。 - In addition, we need to consider the cost.
(此外,我们还需考虑成本。)→ 用于连接句子,表示递进。
4. 注意事项
不要混淆 addition 和 additional:
- addition 是名词;
- additional 是形容词,意为“额外的”,如 additional information。
短语 in addition 后若接内容,需用 in addition to + 名词/动名词。