ap‧peal S2 W1 / əpil / 名词 #

1 request [可数名词] an urgent request for something important

appeal for

The police have issued a new appeal for information.

appeal to

All the organizations involved have sent urgent appeals to the government, asking for extra funding.

The girl’s family have made a public appeal for help to try and catch her killer.

appeal to somebody to do something

an appeal to the army to not use too much force

2 request for money [可数名词] an attempt to persuade people to give money in order to help people who need something :

The appeal has nearly reached its target of £100,000.

3 request to change decision [可数和不可数名词] a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed

appeal to

an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights

on appeal

The sentence was reduced to three years on appeal.

4 being attractive [不可数名词] a quality that makes people like something or someone :

What is the particular appeal of this island?

The programme has a very wide appeal .

appeal for

The film has great appeal for young audiences.

She’s definitely got sex appeal (= she is sexually attractive ) .

→ court of appeal

COLLOCATIONS

动词

make/issue/launch an appeal Detectives are making an urgent appeal for information. | The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.

renew an appeal (= make an appeal again ) Detectives renewed their appeal for help from the public.

形容词

an urgent appeal The fire service has made an urgent appeal for more part-time firefighters.

a desperate appeal The family made a desperate appeal to their daughter to come home. | The London-based relief agency issued a desperate appeal for aid.

a direct appeal The police have issued a direct appeal to the witness to come forward with information.

a personal appeal Muslim leaders made a personal appeal for the hostage’s freedom.

a public appeal She made a public appeal for the return of the ring.

a fresh appeal (= one that you make again ) The growing instability in the country has led to fresh appeals for calm.

a nationwide appeal The missing 15-year-old was found yesterday after a nationwide appeal for help.

an international appeal The organization has now launched an international appeal for volunteers.

a television appeal Following a national television appeal, several callers have phoned the police with information.

COLLOCATIONS

动词

make an appeal My client is planning to make an appeal.

lodge/file/bring an appeal (= make an appeal ) Mr Sarhadi, who has lived here for three years, has lodged an appeal against extradition.

consider an appeal The US Supreme Court could refuse to consider the appeal.

hear an appeal (= listen to all the facts ) The FA will hear Chelsea’s appeal against the fine next week.

win/lose an appeal Unless she wins her appeal she will be imprisoned.

uphold/allow an appeal (= give permission for a decision to be changed ) Judge Gabriel Hutton upheld Smith’s appeal against a £250 fine.

dismiss/throw out/turn down an appeal (= not give permission for a decision to be changed ) The taxpayer’s appeal was dismissed and the penalty upheld.

an appeal fails/succeeds If the appeal fails, he will serve his full sentence.

appeal + NOUN

the appeal court British English , the appeals court American English The ruling was reversed in the appeal court.

the appeal process The appeal process could take as long as three years.

形容词

a formal appeal She decided to make a formal appeal through her lawyer.

短语

the Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal quashed the conviction.

grounds for an appeal (= reasons for making an appeal ) You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.

a right of appeal The taxpayer has no statutory right of appeal against the demand.

pending appeal (= until an appeal can take place ) Both men were under house arrest, pending appeal of their convictions.

THESAURUS

attraction 名词 [可数和不可数名词] a feature or quality that makes people like, want, or feel interested in something : The excitement is part of the attraction of the job. | For many mothers, the attraction of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children. | The idea of living in another country does have a certain attraction.

appeal 名词 [可数和不可数名词] a quality that makes people like something or someone : Much of Corfu’s appeal lies in its lively night life. | I don’t understand the appeal of this kind of music.

the lure of something 名词 [单数形式] a very attractive quality that makes you want something very much – often used about something that has a bad effect or influence : It’s hard to resist the lure of credit cards and easy money. | The lure of urban life is especially powerful for the young.

charm 名词 [可数和不可数名词] a pleasant quality that someone or something has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be influenced by them : He was physically attractive and possessed considerable personal charm. | The book captures Savannah’s old Southern charm perfectly.

glamour 名词 [不可数名词] the attractive and exciting quality that is connected with wealth and success : the glamour of Monte Carlo | Hollywood glamour | The world of modelling is famous for its glitz and glamour.

draw 名词 [单数形式] something that makes people want to do something or go somewhere : The money is a big draw for many players. | The island’s main draw is its wonderful beaches.

appeal S3 W3 动词 #

1 ask [不及物动词] to make a serious public request for help, money, information etc appeal for Church and community leaders have appealed for calm. appeal to Farmers have appealed to the government for help. appeal to somebody to do something The police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and talk to them. 2 ask to change decision [不及物和及物动词] to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed :
She is not happy with the decision and plans to appeal. appeal against Both men intend to appeal against their convictions. appeal to Appealing to the referee does not often result in a decision being changed. 3 be attractive [不及物动词] if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting appeal to The programme appeals to young children. The idea of working abroad really appeals to me. 4 appeal to sb’s better nature/sense of justice etc to try to persuade someone to do something by reminding them that it is a good or fair thing to do :
You could always try appealing to his better nature.