sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5480 in the learning path
制裁；处罚
Definitions
n. An official penalty intended to enforce rules or change behaviour.
制裁；处罚
v. To officially approve or permit an action.
正式批准；许可
v. To impose an official penalty on someone or something.
制裁；处罚
Example
The club imposed a sanction for breaking its rules.
俱乐部对违反规定的行为作出了处罚。
Economic sanctions may influence government policy, but they can also create hardship for ordinary citizens.
经济制裁可能影响政府政策，但也可能给普通民众带来困苦。
Collocations
- impose sanctions on
- lift sanctions
- economic sanctions
- sanction a proposal
Usage tip
可指“制裁”或“批准”，含义相反，须看语境。
FAQ
- What does sanction mean?
- An official penalty intended to enforce rules or change behaviour. To officially approve or permit an action. To impose an official penalty on someone or something.
- How is sanction pronounced?
- UK /ˈsæŋkʃən/, US /ˈsæŋkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
