(of an elected group) to make someone a member through the choice of the present members

She was co-opted on to the committee last June. 去年6月她被增选为委员会成员。

to include someone in something, often against their will

Whether they liked it or not, local people were co-opted into the victory parade. 不管愿不愿意，当地人都被强拉参加了胜利大游行。

to use someone else's ideas

Rock and roll music was largely co-opted from the blues. 摇滚乐大量借鉴了布鲁斯音乐。