approve

柯林斯詞典

1. V-I If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it. 喜歡[oft with brd-neg]
Not everyone approves of the festival. 不是每個人都喜歡這個節(jié)日。
2. V-I If you approve of someone or something, you like and admire them. 贊賞[oft with brd-neg]
You've never approved of Henry, have you?
你從未贊賞過亨利，是吧？
3. V-T to improve or increase the value of (waste or common land), as by enclosure 使(廢品或公共土地)升值[法律]
4. →see also approved

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 .

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 .