approval /əˈpruːvəl/ noun plural approvals
plural approvals
Learner's definition of APPROVAL
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[noncount] : the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something赞成；同意 -
children who never gained/won their parents' approval从未获得过家长赞许的孩子们
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He nodded in full approval of their decision. [=he nodded to show that he agreed with their decision]他点头对他们的决定表示完全同意。
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I hope that these arrangements meet with your approval. [=I hope that these arrangements are acceptable to you; I hope that you approve of these arrangements]我希望这些安排能得到你的同意。
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The governor's approval rating with the voters is going up. [=a larger number of voters say that the governor is doing a good job]选民对州长的支持率正在上升。
— opposite disapproval 2
: permission to do something : acceptance of an idea, action, plan, etc.批准；许可 [noncount]
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Do I have your approval to make the changes?你允许我进行修改吗？
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The change is subject to the committee's approval. [=the change must be approved by the committee]这项修改必须得到委员会的批准。
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The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.假如得到市政府批准，集会将于5月19日举行。
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The company is seeking approval of the drug [=is seeking official permission to sell the drug] as a treatment for cancer.公司正在争取获得这种癌症治疗药的销售批文。
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The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.政府目前已停止批准销售此药。
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— see also seal of approval at 2seal
on approval
◊ If you buy something on approval, you can return it after using it for a period of time if you decide that you do not want it.（商品）包退包换