| 单词 | approve |
| 释义 | approve —approve /əˈpruːv/ verb [I] (HAVE A GOOD OPINION) ↑Verb Endings for approve ► B2 to have a positive opinion of someone or something: » She doesn't approve of my friends.» He doesn't approve of smoking.» I thoroughly approve of what the government is doing.→ OPPOSITE DISAPPROVE(Cf. ↑disapprove)Thesaurus+: ↑LikingWord Builder:–Nouns: approval, disapproval–Verbs: approve, disapprove–Adverbs: approvingly• • • Extra Examples:» They think I'm an old fuddy-duddy because I don't approve of tattoos.» The survey showed that 32% of respondents approve, 54% disapprove and the rest are undecided.» We are a moral, ethical people and therefore we do not approve of their activities.» "I don't approve of that kind of language, " she said, pursing her lips.» You may not approve of what he did, but he's still your brother.verb [T] (AGREE) ↑Verb Endings for approve ► B1 to accept, allow, or officially agree to something: » We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house.» The court approved the sale of the property.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.» He agreed to the interview, but asked to be allowed to approve the final article.» I must tell you in all honesty that there is little chance of the scheme being approved.» The suggestion was approved, with 25 votes in favour, and 7 against.» The minutes of the last meeting were approved unanimously . |
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