ap‧prove S3 W2 / əpruv / 动词

1 [及物动词] to officially accept a plan, proposal etc :

The conference approved a proposal for a referendum.

2 [不及物动词] to think that someone or something is good, right, or suitable 反义词 disapprove

approve of

Catherine’s parents now approve of her marriage.

I don’t approve of cosmetic surgery.

THESAURUS

approve to officially accept a plan, proposal etc : The Medical Research Council has approved the use of a new drug for breast cancer.

pass to approve a law or proposal, especially by voting : Many anti-smoking laws have been passed.

ratify to make a written agreement official by signing it : The treaty was ratified by the Senate in 1988.

rubber-stamp to approve something without really thinking about it – used to show disapproval : Parliament merely rubber-stamped the president’s decisions.