veto
/ˈviːtəʊ/ · /ˈviːtoʊ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5602 in the learning path
否决权；否决
Definitions
n. Official power to reject a decision, or its use.
否决权；否决
v. Officially reject a proposed decision or action.
否决；禁止
Example
The club president used her veto to stop the purchase.
俱乐部主席行使否决权，叫停了这次购买。
Giving every member a veto can protect minority interests but may also delay urgent collective decisions.
赋予每位成员否决权可以保护少数群体的利益，但也可能拖延紧迫的集体决策。
Collocations
- veto power
- exercise a veto
- veto a proposal
- override a veto
Synonyms
- reject
- block
Antonyms
- approve
Usage tip
复数vetoes；动词过去式vetoed。
FAQ
- What does veto mean?
- Official power to reject a decision, or its use. Officially reject a proposed decision or action.
- How is veto pronounced?
- UK /ˈviːtəʊ/, US /ˈviːtoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
