0 the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:
2 the state or condition of having a good opinion of someone or something:
She craves the approval of her classmates.
3 an act of officially accepting or allowing something:
4 official permission or agreement for something:
get/secure/win approval They want to raise rates, but it will be difficult to secure approval.
gain/receive approval The new strategy has yet to receive approval from the board.
give (your) approval The IMF is unlikely to give its approval.
approval of sth Approval of the loan came after several hours of discussion by the executive board.
approval for sth Recent management upheaval and delayed approval for key products have damaged the company.
approval from sb The Hong Kong-based businessman needed 75% approval from minority shareholders for his proposed scheme.
final/preliminary approval The measure still needs final approval.
5 if you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:
The new reforms have not met with considerable public approval.
Unfortunately the arrangements did not meet with Lady Margaret's approval.
When he came back on stage, the delighted audience were quick to show their approval.
She is an anxious little child who is always looking for approval from those around her.
It's an impressive design, but it probably won't receive much popular approval.
The developers submitted building plans to the council for approval.
My plans are ripening - now all I need is official approval.
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好的看法, 贊成, 同意…
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好的看法, 赞成, 同意…
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aprobación, visto bueno, aprobación [feminine]…
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aprovação, autorização…
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賛成, 支持, 承認…
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