| 单词 | approach |
| 释义 | approach v. & n. --v 1. tr. come near or nearer to (a place or time). 2. intr. come near or nearer in space or time (the hour approaches). 3. tr. make a tentative proposal or suggestion to (approached me about a loan). 4. tr. a be similar in character, quality, etc., to (doesn't approach her for artistic skill). b approximate to (a population approaching 5 million). 5. tr. attempt to influence or bribe. 6. tr. set about (a task etc.). 7. intr. Golf play an approach shot. 8. intr. Aeron. prepare to land. 9. tr. archaic bring near. --n 1. an act or means of approaching (made an approach; an approach lined with trees). 2. an approximation (an approach to an apology). 3. a way of dealing with a person or thing (needs a new approach). 4. (usu. in pl.) a sexual advance. 5. Golf a stroke from the fairway to the green. 6. Aeron. the final part of a flight before landing. 7. Bridge a bidding method with a gradual advance to a final contract. Phrases and idioms approach road Brit. a road by which traffic enters a motorway. Etymology: ME f. OF aproch(i)er f. eccl.L appropiare draw near (as AD-, propius compar. of prope near) |
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