addition
noun uk/əˈdɪʃ.ən/ us/əˈdɪʃ.ən/
B2 [ U ]加法
the process of adding numbers or amounts together
Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction. 孩子们每周要参加两次加减法等基础数学能力的测试。
in addition (to)B1 除…之外还
as well (as)
In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland. 除了在曼哈顿拥有一套公寓外，他在意大利还有一座乡间别墅，在苏格兰有一座城堡。
B2 [ C ]增加的人或物
something that has been added to something else
A secretary would be a welcome/useful addition to our staff. 增加一名秘书对于我们全体工作人员来说是好消息／会有助于我们全体工作人员的工作。
humorous I hear you're expecting a small addition to the family (= you are going to have a baby)! 我听说你家里要添一名小成员了！
[ C ]增加；添加
the act of adding a substance or thing to something else
Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= by adding) a few plants and pictures. 多数情况下，只要摆上几盆花、几幅画，工作环境就能得到改善。
[ C ] US (UK extension)扩建部分
a new part added to a house or other building
We're building an addition to our house. 我们正在对房子进行扩建。
- More examples
- She's young and dynamic and will be a great addition to the team.
- Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective.
- The test involves simple calculations, such as addition and subtraction.
- With the addition of a few pictures on the walls, this room will look very homely.
- Have you got any savings in addition to your savings account at the bank?