| 单词 | approach |
| 释义 | approach —approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ aep /-ˈproʊtʃ/ noun (COMING NEAR) B2 [C or U] the fact of getting nearer in distance or time: » The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance.» Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter.» Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and preparing to land at) Heathrow.Thesaurus+: ↑Arrivals and departuresF0 a route that leads to a place: » There is a very steep approach to the house.» We got stuck in a traffic jam on the approach road.Thesaurus+: ↑Routes and roads in generalthe closest/nearest approach to sth MAINLY UKF0 the most similar thing to something else that is mentioned: » That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from Paula.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualitiesnoun [C] (COMMUNICATION) ► F0 an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something: » The hospital is making approaches to local businesses (= asking them to help) in their bid to raise money.» I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchnoun [C] (DEALING WITH) ► B2 a way of considering or doing something: » Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.» I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.» Michael is always very logical in his approach.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving things• • • Extra Examples:» The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway.» Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.» All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.» We stood and watched the slow approach of the funeral procession.» At the approach of the teacher, she quickly hid her magazine under the desk.verb [I or T] (COME NEAR) ↑Verb Endings for approach ► B1 to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount: » We could just see the train approaching in the distance.» If you look out of the window on the left of the bus, you'll see that we're now approaching the Tower of London.» I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.» In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.» The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.» He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old).Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenThesaurus+: ↑Advancing and moving forward• • • Extra Examples:» Slow down as you approach the corner.» Under no circumstances should you approach the man.» The traffic lights turned green as we approached the junction.» With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes.» Sports teaching at the college doesn't even approach the required standard.verb [T] (COMMUNICATE) ↑Verb Endings for approach ► F0 to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement: » We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.» She's been approached by a modelling agency.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals• • • Extra Examples:» The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her.» Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental.» PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company.» At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached.» He was in a snit this morning and I didn't dare approach him.verb [T] (DEAL WITH) ↑Verb Endings for approach ► B2 to deal with something: » I'm not sure how to approach the problem.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduring• • • Extra Examples:» We really ought to approach the problem in a more scientific manner.» He approached the task in a very mature and systematic way.» It's difficult to know how to approach such a complex situation.» The new boss approaches staff discipline much more strictly.» My two children have very different ways of approaching things. |
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