approval
noun [ U ] uk/əˈpruː.vəl/ us/əˈpruː.vəl/
(GOOD OPINION)
B2 赞成；同意；称许
the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something
He showed his approval by smiling broadly. 他持赞成的态度，这从他开心的微笑就看得出来。
Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people. 艾伦这个人做什么事都希望得到别人的赞许。
Sam always tried hard to win his father's approval. 萨姆总是尽一切努力去赢得父亲的赞赏。
formal Does the wine meet with your approval? (= Do you like the wine?) 这酒合您的口味吗？
on approval （商品）试用，不满意可退货
If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory.
The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.
They went into town and got two digital radios on approval.
Librarians often want to see books before they order them, so the system of obtaining copies on approval is common.
There are specific tax rules for goods supplied on approval.
There is an element of trust involved when retailers send out goods on approval.
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- The new reforms have not met with considerable public approval.
- Unfortunately the arrangements did not meet with Lady Margaret's approval.
- When he came back on stage, the delighted audience were quick to show their approval.
- She is an anxious little child who is always looking for approval from those around her.
- It's an impressive design, but it probably won't receive much popular approval.
(PERMISSION)
B2 批准，核准;认可
official permission
The project has now received approval from the government. 这个项目现在得到了政府的批准。
The teacher gave the student a nod of approval. 老师向学生点点头表示许可。
Synonyms: acquiescence agreement (SAME OPINION)assent say-so (PERMISSION)
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- We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval.
- The developers submitted building plans to the council for approval.
- My plans are ripening - now all I need is official approval.
- The government has given the proposal its seal of approval.
- I trust the arrangements will meet with the committee's approval.