approach

verb

接近 move near

1. （在距离或时间上）靠近，接近
   to come near to sb/sth in distance or time
   1. We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching.
      我们听见一辆汽车驶近的声音。
   2. Winter is approaching.
      冬天就要来临。
   3. As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left.
      快到市镇时就可以看见左边的学院。

建议；要求 offer/ask

2. 接洽；建议；要求
   to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth
   1. She approached the bank for a loan.
      她向银行申请贷款。
   2. We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.
      一些对我们的产品感兴趣的公司已和我们接洽。
   3. I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way) .
      我想征求他的意见，但发现很难和他谈得拢。

数量；质量 amount/quality

3. （在数额、水平或质量上）接近
   to come close to sth in amount, level or quality
   1. profits approaching 30 million dollars
      接近3 000万元的利润
   2. Few writers approach his richness of language.
      他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。

问题；任务 problem/task

4. 着手处理；对付
   to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way
   1. What's the best way of approaching this problem?
      什么是处理这个问题的最佳方式？

noun

问题；任务 to problem/task

1. （待人接物或思考问题的）方式，方法，态度
   a way of dealing with sb/sth; a way of doing or thinking about sth such as a problem or a task
   1. The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.
      学校决定采取另外一种方式解决纪律问题。
   2. She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.
      她用错误的手段和他们打交道。

接近 movement nearer

2. （距离和时间上的）靠近，接近
   movement nearer to sb/sth in distance or time
   1. She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened.
      她没有听见他走近的声音，所以门开时吓了一跳。
   2. the approach of spring
      春天的来临

建议；要求 offer/request

3. 接洽；建议；要求
   the act of speaking to sb about sth, especially when making an offer or a request
   1. The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship.
      俱乐部已向当地一家公司寻求赞助。
   2. She resented his persistent approaches.
      她对他没完没了的纠缠极为反感。

小径；道路 path/road

4. 通路；路径；道路
   a path, road, etc. that leads to a place
   1. All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops.
      通往宫殿的所有道路都有军队守卫。
   2. a new approach road to the port
      去港口的一条新路

飞机 of aircraft

5. 进场；进场着陆
   the part of an aircraft's flight immediately before landing
   1. to begin the final approach to the runway
      开始进入跑道着陆

相似事物 sth similar

6. 相似（或近似）的事物
   a thing that is like sth else that is mentioned
   1. That's the nearest approach to an apology you'll get from him.
      那是他所能作出的最似歉意的表示。

1. VERB 靠近;接近;走近
   When you approach something, you get closer to it.
   1. He didn't approach the front door at once...
      他没有马上走向前门。
   2. When I approached, they grew silent...
      当我走近时，他们就不说话了。
   3. We turned to see the approaching car slow down.
      我们转身看见驶近的车慢慢停下。
   4. Approach is also a noun.
      
   5. At their approach the little boy ran away and hid.
      他们一走近，小男孩就逃走藏了起来。
   6. ...the approach of a low-flying helicopter.
      一架低空飞行的直升机的逼近
2. N-COUNT 路径;途径;道路
   An approach to a place is a road, path, or other route that leads to it.
   1. The path serves as an approach to the boat house.
      这条小路通往船屋。
3. VERB 与…接洽；找…商量
   If you approach someone about something, you speak to them about it for the first time, often making an offer or request.
   1. When Chappel approached me about the job, my first reaction was of disbelief...
      当查普尔为这份工作找我商量时，我的第一反应是不相信。
   2. He approached me to create and design the restaurant...
      他请我建造并设计该饭店。
   3. Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
      安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
   4. Approach is also a noun.
      
   5. There had already been approaches from buyers interested in the whole of the group.
      已有对整组感兴趣的买家来进行洽谈。
4. VERB 探讨；处理；对待
   When you approach a task, problem, or situation in a particular way, you deal with it or think about it in that way.
   1. The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way...
      银行已经实际解决了这个问题。
   2. Employers are interested in how you approach problems.
      雇主们对你如何处理问题感兴趣。
5. N-COUNT 方法;态度;手段
   Your approach to a task, problem, or situation is the way you deal with it or think about it.
   1. We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.
      我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。
   2. ...the adversarial approach of the British legal system.
      英国法律制度采用的辩论式审判模式
6. VERB 临近；来临
   As a future time or event approaches, it gradually gets nearer as time passes.
   1. As autumn approached, the plants and colours in the garden changed.
      秋天临近，花园中的草木和颜色也发生了变化。
   2. ...the approaching crisis.
      步步逼近的危机
   3. Approach is also a noun.
      
   4. ...the festive spirit that permeated the house with the approach of Christmas.
      随着圣诞节临近房子里洋溢着的节日气氛
7. VERB 接近（未来时间或事件）
   As you approach a future time or event, time passes so that you get gradually nearer to it.
   1. We approach the end of the year with the economy slowing and little sign of cheer.
      接近年末时，我们面临经济迟滞、处处萧条的局面。
8. VERB 近似；接近于
   If something approaches a particular level or state, it almost reaches that level or state.
   1. Oil prices have approached their highest level for almost ten years...
      石油价格已接近近10年中的最高水平。
   2. Mansell will race at average speeds approaching 200mph.
      曼塞尔将以接近每小时200英里的平均车速参赛。

1. Pupils should be helped to adopt a positive approach to the environment.
   应帮助学生对环境采取积极的态度。
2. I have an analytical approach to every survey.
   对每项调查我都采用分析方法。
3. He didn't approach the front door at once
   他没有马上走向前门。
4. When I approached, they grew silent
   当我走近时，他们就不说话了。
5. We turned to see the approaching car slow down.
   我们转身看见驶近的车慢慢停下。
6. The path serves as an approach to the boat house.
   这条小路通往船屋。
7. When Chappel approached me about the job, my first reaction was of disbelief
   当查普尔为这份工作找我商量时，我的第一反应是不相信。
8. He approached me to create and design the restaurant
   他请我建造并设计该饭店。
9. Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
   安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
10. The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way
    银行已经实际解决了这个问题。
11. Employers are interested in how you approach problems.
    雇主们对你如何处理问题感兴趣。
12. We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.
    我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。
13. As autumn approached, the plants and colours in the garden changed.
    秋天临近，花园中的草木和颜色也发生了变化。
14. We approach the end of the year with the economy slowing and little sign of cheer.
    接近年末时，我们面临经济迟滞、处处萧条的局面。
15. Oil prices have approached their highest level for almost ten years
    石油价格已接近近10年中的最高水平。
16. Mansell will race at average speeds approaching 200mph.
    曼塞尔将以接近每小时200英里的平均车速参赛。
17. We have a very communicative approach to teaching languages.
    我们在语言教学中非常强调交际教学法。
18. It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously
    他习惯谨慎地处理每一个问题。
19. There is a great deal to learn from Hal's expert approach.
    从哈尔熟练的方法中可以学到很多。
20. That's the logical extension of my approach.
    那是对我的方法的合乎逻辑的扩展。
21. It's here that we come up against the difference of approach
    我们就是在这一点上面临方法上的分歧。
22. A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.
    新的方法提供了一个答案，并且可能让人们对一个更大的问题有进一步的了解。
23. He has the keen eye and robust approach needed.
    他具备了所需的敏锐的洞察力和坚定的行事态度。
24. Their approach is to scan every checked-in bag with a bomb detector.
    他们的方法是用炸弹探测器对每一个办理了登机手续的箱包进行扫描。
25. This difference in approach has led to several political skirmishes.
    这种方式上的差异已经导致了几场政治冲突。
26. Aristotle took the scientific approach a step further.
    亚里士多德将该科学方法向前推进了一步。
27. To summarise, this is a clever approach to a common problem.
    总而言之，这是一个解决常见问题的巧妙方法。
28. You need to systematize your approach to problem solving.
    你需要采用有条理的方法解决问题。
29. They stopped talking at my approach.
    我走近时他们停止了谈话。
30. The enemy ran away at our approach.
    敌人已在我军逼近时逃窜了。

  approach bear down【导航词义：接近】

  approach v. 走进；临近

〔辨析〕使用范围很广，通常指在空间或时间上逐渐靠近。

  bear down phr. v. 逼近

〔辨析〕指速度很快且带有威胁地向某人、某物或某地移动，常后接介词 on。

  method approach manner means mode way【导航词义：方法，方式】

  method n. 方法

〔辨析〕指有计划地做某事的方法，尤指很多人都知道并使用的方法。

  approach n. 方法，步骤

〔辨析〕指行事或处理问题的方法，常后接介词 to 。

  manner n. 〈正式〉方式，方法

〔辨析〕指做某事或某事发生的方式，通常只用单数。

  means n. 方法，方式

〔辨析〕指做某事或为达到某种目的而采用的方法或手段。

  mode n. 〈正式〉方式，方法，做法

〔辨析〕指行为、生活或做某事的方式，多因习惯、传统或习俗而形成，有时含刻板之意。

  way n. 方法，方式，手段

〔辨析〕普通用词，可指做某事或达成某事的方法，也可指某事发生的方式。

n.

the carrot and (the) stick (approach)

• 胡萝卜加大棒；威逼利诱
  if you use the carrot and stick approach , you persuade sb to try harder by offering them a reward if they do, or a punishment if they do not

noun

1. the act of drawing spatially closer to something
   1. the hunter's approach scattered the geese

   Synonym:    approachingcoming

2. a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
   1. he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green

   Synonym:    approach shot

3. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
   1. his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
   2. an attack on inflation
   3. his plan of attack was misguided

   Synonym:    attackplan of attack

4. a way of entering or leaving
   1. he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge

   Synonym:    access

5. a close approximation
   1. the nearest approach to genius

6. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
   1. the approach of winter

   Synonym:    approachingcoming

7. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
   1. she rejected his advances

   Synonym:    overtureadvancefeeler

8. the event of one object coming closer to another

   Synonym:    approaching

9. the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing

   Synonym:    approach pathglide pathglide slope

verb

1. make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
   1. I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters

2. come near in time
   1. Winter is approaching
   2. approaching old age

   Synonym:    come near

3. move towards
   1. We were approaching our destination
   2. They are drawing near
   3. The enemy army came nearer and nearer

   Synonym:    nearcome ongo updraw neardraw closecome near

4. begin to deal with
   1. approach a task
   2. go about a difficult problem
   3. approach a new project

   Synonym:    set aboutgo about

5. come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character
   1. This borders on discrimination!
   2. His playing approaches that of Horowitz

   Synonym:    border on