approval

noun

1. 赞成；同意
   the feeling that sb/sth is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of sb/sth
   1. She desperately wanted to win her father's approval.
      她急不可待地想赢得父亲的赞同。
   2. Do the plans meet with your approval ?
      这些计划你赞成吗？
   3. Several people nodded in approval .
      好几个人点头表示同意。
2. 批准，通过，认可（计划、要求等）
   agreement to, or permission for sth, especially a plan or request
   1. The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval.
      该计划将送交委员会正式批准。
   2. parliamentary/congressional/government approval
      议会的 / 国会的 / 政府的批准
   3. Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans.
      高层管理部门已经正式批准这些计划。
   4. I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval.
      没有合伙人的认可我什么也不能答应。
   5. planning approvals
      （建筑）规划的批准
   6. The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it) .
      这项建议须得到股东的批准。
3. （商品）试用，包退包换
   if you buy goods, or if goods are sold on approval , you can use them for a time without paying, until you decide if you want to buy them or not

1. N-UNCOUNT 赞成；同意
   If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
   1. ...efforts to win congressional approval for an aid package for Moscow...
      为获得国会准许向莫斯科提供一揽子援助而付出的努力
   2. The chairman has also given his approval for an investigation into the case...
      主席也已同意对此案进行调查。
   3. The proposed modifications met with widespread approval.
      修改提议得到了广泛的赞同。
2. N-VAR 认可;通过
   Approval is a formal or official statement that something is acceptable.
   1. The testing and approval of new drugs will be speeded up.
      新药品的检测和审批速度将会加快。
3. N-UNCOUNT 赞许;嘉许
   If someone or something has your approval, you like and admire them.
   1. His son had an obsessive drive to gain his father's approval...
      他儿子非常渴望得到父亲的嘉许。
   2. The president's approval rating had risen.
      总统的支持率上升了。
4. PHRASE （正式）认可;批准;核准
   If a person or organization gives something their seal of approval or their stamp of approval, they officially say that they like it or think it is acceptable.
   1. Ministers have put their seal of approval on the proposal...
      部长们已经批准了该提案。
   2. Last November the commission gave its stamp of approval to the deal.
      去年11月，委员会核准了这宗交易。

1. Washington would not take such a step without its allies 'approval
   没有盟国的同意，华盛顿将不会采取这样一种行动。
2. The chairman has also given his approval for an investigation into the case
   主席也已同意对此案进行调查。
3. The proposed modifications met with widespread approval.
   修改提议得到了广泛的赞同。
4. The testing and approval of new drugs will be speeded up.
   新药品的检测和审批速度将会加快。
5. His son had an obsessive drive to gain his father's approval
   他儿子非常渴望得到父亲的嘉许。
6. The president's approval rating had risen.
   总统的支持率上升了。
7. Ministers have put their seal of approval on the proposal
   部长们已经批准了该提案。
8. Last November the commission gave its stamp of approval to the deal.
   去年11月，委员会核准了这宗交易。
9. Any alterations had to meet the approval of the local planning authority.
   任何改建都要取得当地规划机构的批准。
10. The city fathers have just given final approval to a new stadium.
    市政官员刚刚决定同意建立一座新体育馆。
11. Their support is conditional on his proposals meeting their approval.
    他们的支持是以他的提案得到他们的批准为条件的。
12. He defied Pope John Paul II by consecrating four bishops without his approval.
    他违抗教皇约翰·保罗二世的旨意，未经他的批准就给4位主教举行了祝圣仪式。
13. Now the governors en bloc are demanding far more consultation and rights over contractual approval.
    现在，董事们一致要求进行更多的磋商以及在合同审批方面的权利。
14. Contrary to general expectation, he announced that all four had given their approval.
    与大众的期盼相反的是，他宣布那4个人都同意了。
15. It's incredible how much Francesca wants her father's approval
    你想象不到弗朗西丝卡多么希望得到父亲的同意。
16. Although the plan received unanimous approval, this does not mean that it represents the lowest common denominator.
    虽然计划获得一致通过，但这并不意味着它为回避矛盾而刻意简单化了。
17. We hope today's offer will meet with your approval too
    我们希望今天的提议也能够得到您的首肯。
18. The promise of some basic working rights draws murmurs of approval
    对一些基本工作权利的承诺引来一片低声的赞许。
19. A quick nod of approval would have done nicely.
    要是当时立即点头同意就好了。
20. Jacques tasted one and nodded his approval
    雅克尝了一个，点头称好。
21. The Constitution requires the president to seek the prior approval of Congress for military action
    宪法规定总统在采取军事行动之前必须获得国会同意。
22. New public opinion polls show the president's approval rating at its lowest point since he took office.
    新的民意调查显示总统的支持率跌到了他就职以来的最低点。
23. A reformed party would have to win the approval of the people.
    一个革新的政党需要赢得人民的认可。
24. A roar of approval resounded through the Ukrainian parliament
    一片赞成声在乌克兰议会中回响。
25. He looked back at the woman for approval, but her face was unreadable.
    他回头看那个女人以求得到赞许，但是她的表情让人读不懂。
26. This takes account of the number of countries in which a company wins approval for a new drug, weighted by the size of each country's market.
    这考虑到了允许一家公司的新药在本国上市的国家的数量，并依照每个国家的市场规模权衡其重要性。
27. He smiled, winked and nodded, giving his seal of approval.
    他笑了，使了个眼色，然后点点头表示同意。
28. This is subject to your approval.
    请你审批。
29. The plan has met with approval.
    计划已被批准。
30. His works won the enthusiastic approval of his readers.
    他的作品受到读者的赞许。

noun

1. the formal act of approving
   1. he gave the project his blessing
   2. his decision merited the approval of any sensible person

   Synonym:    blessingapproving

2. a message expressing a favorable opinion
   1. words of approval seldom passed his lips

   Synonym:    commendation

3. a feeling of liking something or someone good
   1. although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval

4. acceptance as satisfactory
   1. he bought it on approval

   Synonym:    favorable receptionfavourable reception