approval
/əˈpruːvəl/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4068 in the learning path
批准；许可
Definitions
n. official permission for something to happen
批准；许可
n. a positive opinion of someone or something
赞同；认可
Example
We need the landlord's approval before painting the kitchen.
粉刷厨房前，我们需要得到房东的许可。
New housing projects should receive approval only when developers demonstrate that adequate transport and public services will be provided.
开发商只有证明能提供充足的交通和公共服务，新住宅项目才应获批。
Collocations
- obtain approval
- seek approval
- give approval
- meet with approval
Word family
- approve (v.)
- disapprove (v.)
- disapproval (n.)
Antonyms
- disapproval
Usage tip
approval of常指赞同；approval for常指项目许可。
FAQ
- What does approval mean?
- official permission for something to happen a positive opinion of someone or something
- How is approval pronounced?
- UK /əˈpruːvəl/, US /əˈpruːvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
