| 单词 | approve |
| 释义 | approve (əpruːv ) Word forms: approves , approving , approved 1. verb B2 If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it. Not everyone approves of the festival. [VERB + of] I approved of the proposal. [VERB of noun] 2. verb B2 If you approve of someone or something, you like and admire them. You've never approved of Henry, have you? [VERB + of] I didn't approve of his manner. [VERB of noun] 3. verb B1+ If someone in a position of authority approves a plan or idea, they formally agree to it and say that it can happen. The Russian Parliament has approved a program of radical economic reforms. [VERB noun] MPs approved the Bill by a majority of 97. [VERB noun] Synonyms: agree to, second, allow, pass 4. verb If a product or person is approved by an official organization, they are declared to be of a good enough standard to be used or employed. We have three suppliers in all who are approved by the Organic Farm Food Association. [be VERB-ed] 5. See also approved, approving Collocations: approve a bill The committee agreed in a voice vote to approve the bill. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both ordinary and constitutional referenda will approve a bill if a majority of votes are cast in favour of it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lobbyists often urge lawmakers to try to persuade other lawmakers to approve a bill. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each delegation has one vote, and six of the nine delegations must approve the bill for it to pass. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yesterday peers approved the bill, clearing the way for it to become law. Times, Sunday Times He said he had presented his expenses to the board on a monthly basis, and it would approve his budget. ST He has pledged never to raise taxes and states he has never voted to approve a budget deficit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The task of the assembly was to write a permanent constitution, draft legislation, approve the budget and treaties, ratify the cabinet, and impeach corrupt officials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has refused to approve the budget only twice, in 1984 and in 1998. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This brought matters to confrontation and the congress refused to approve a budget for supplies to run the government. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After coming into the government, he started taking 100% of all major contract investments before he would approve the contract. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Subsequently, the congress would approve the contract only if the company would pay a 10 cents tax per quintal of mineral extracted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ministers and senior officials, it was alleged, had taken bribes in return for approving the contract. Times, Sunday Times Librarians voted 451 to approve the contract. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Union members approved the contract by a vote of 33,899 to 2,876. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the property requires renovation work or has not been occupied for many years, lenders are likely to be reluctant to approve a deal. Times, Sunday Times The name stems from a court ruling that granted parliament power to approve her deal. Times, Sunday Times Investors will have to approve the deal at a general meeting later this year. Times,Sunday Times Shareholders and regulators must first approve the deal. Houston Chronicle The start date will be determined by when - and if - regulators approve the deal. Times, Sunday Times The primary focus was to debate and approve the draft constitution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The parliament failed to approve the draft, however. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yesterday the cabinet approved a draft bill increasing jail terms to between five and seven years for anyone performing the operation. Times, Sunday Times However, the bank won't approve this loan for just anyone. Times, Sunday Times They get off to a flying start, as the bank approves their loan and business plan. The Sun For example, suppose that every time a banker approves a loan, he or she had to estimate the probability that it would go bad within a year. Times, Sunday Times While the state house unanimously approved a loan from the state in order to build a new stadium, the state senate adjourned before taking it up. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chancellor has indicated that he will approve the measure. Times, Sunday Times In order for the consolidation process to move forward, voters in both districts would have to approve the measure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Failure to approve the measures tomorrow could lead to the government's collapse. Times, Sunday Times However, although the congressional committee approved the measure by 25-11, analysts were sceptical that it will become law. Times, Sunday Times The council approved the measure on a bipartisan vote. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Shareholders of both trusts should approve the merger, and the shares of each are a buy. Times, Sunday Times One will allow shareholders to approve the merger without a 170 million bonus pot, the other to approve the merger with the bonuses. Times, Sunday Times Shareholders have yet to approve the merger. Times, Sunday Times Negotiations were necessarily drawn out over many months because each association was required to approve the merger at its annual meeting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But despite the agreement of the steel companies, federal regulators, and others, the banks carrying the debt for these companies refused to approve the merger and the plan was dropped. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The remuneration committee called upon to approve the payment questioned the settlement, but was given legal advice that it had to be made. Times, Sunday Times The committee approved the payments three days later. Times, Sunday Times The board of governors that approved the payments has been replaced. Times, Sunday Times Investors approved the payment of the dividend. Times, Sunday Times It would have to approve the payments. Times, Sunday Times They will now try to convince ministers to approve the plan. Times,Sunday Times The council said it was likely to approve the plan. The Sun A planning meeting this evening will decide whether to approve a plan to build an eight-storey block of 165 flats. Times, Sunday Times Opponents of a new grammar school campus have announced that they will not bring a legal challenge to the decision by ministers to approve the plan. Times, Sunday Times To cap it all, it will today ask shareholders to approve a plan to allow it to boost worrisome levels of debt. Times, Sunday Times Originally, we asked the congregation to approve the project on the condition we would raise the entire amount in three-year pledges. Christianity Today It would be 'completely irresponsible' to approve the project if estimated costs continued to rise, he said. Times, Sunday Times The government must then approve the project. Times, Sunday Times The university must be aware of and approve the project prior to beginning the project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All these are driven by those setting out the needs for planning, managing and approving the project. Times, Sunday Times Councillors have given planning permission and put aside 16 million to build the campus and said it could open in 2016, if ministers approve the proposal. Times, Sunday Times I'm sure the 4,850 community shareholders in this pier, the first to be crowdfunded this way, would approve his proposal that the prize be decided by public vote. Times, Sunday Times He said that trustees needed to approve a proposal so administrators could lobby more effectively for faculty salary raises. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This region was chosen because the government thought it was the most likely to approve the proposal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 First, universities must approve all proposals that are submitted. Times, Sunday Times She asked the court to approve the purchase a month before she retires. Houston Chronicle Alternatively, it may opt to approve the purchase of fighter planes, warships or other military commodities throughout all the years of a given business cycle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rather, the board feared that approving his purchase would expose shareholders to 'unacceptable financial risk', he said. Times, Sunday Times Their finance committee approved the purchase of 3,000 bottles at a session held in secret. The Sun A government may opt to approve the purchases of fighter planes, warships or other military commodities so as to weather a recession. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even though some on the board felt the selection process-namely, the outgoing president's making the decision-was not the best way to choose the new president, they did approve the recommendation. Christianity Today Council also approved a recommendation from the focus group that the architectural features and historically significant aspects be retained. canada.com The bishopric then approves the recommendations made by each auxiliary or quorum president for 2 counselors, a secretary, instructors (if applicable) and other callings within the organization. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At least half of the total registered electorate (i.e. more than 757,607) had to approve the referendum proposal in order for it to be valid. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The constitution will take effect from the date on which the people approve the referendum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Two-thirds of voters in the proposed area would then be required to approve the referendum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With 83 percent turnout, voters approved the referendum, with 93 percent in favor of independence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By the 1960s the library had outgrown the space available, and voters approved a referendum to construct a new library. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The directors are expected to approve the request at a board meeting this morning. Times, Sunday Times This ballot did approve a request for the formation of a study period for the purpose of seeking wider input regarding this core technology. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Council officials approved the request because gardening was deemed therapeutic for him. Times, Sunday Times At yesterday's opening session of their trial, the judge approved a request from prosecutors for the trial to be held in a closed court. Times, Sunday Times The city council approved her request—and let her know that if she needed it, they’d give her five times that amount of money. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The directors must vote to approve the sale of all or substantially all of the nonprofit corporation's assets, unless members manage the corporation. Christianity Today At least 75 per cent of shareholders had to approve the sale. Times, Sunday Times Major league team owners must approve the sale before it can be finalized. Globe and Mail A court hearing to approve the sale will take place shortly. Times, Sunday Times He was not invited to attend a 'hastily convened' meeting of directors where the decision to approve the sale was taken, and was not made aware it was taking place. Times, Sunday Times The regulator voted three-two to approve the settlement and sent it over to the justice department for review. Times, Sunday Times The federal judge must still approve the settlements. The Sun The tribe voted to approve the settlement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The date of acceptance for a claimant patient was therefore the date the court approved the settlement. Times, Sunday Times He noted that the court approved the settlement over the objection of 22 state attorneys general. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A committee of independent directors has recommended shareholders approve the transaction. Globe and Mail If unit holders approve the transaction, the fund plans to increase monthly cash distributions by 9 per cent to 17.5 cents a unit. Globe and Mail The talks still could collapse and no board meetings have yet been set to approve any transaction, the people familiar with the situation said. Globe and Mail Several state nonprofit corporation laws specify that board members are personally liable for approving a transaction that violates a board member's fiduciary duty of loyalty. Christianity Today I discovered that it was in fact to approve the transactions - the cash was transferred to his account. Times, Sunday Times The proposed changes include giving executive powers to him, rather than to parliament, giving him sole authority to appoint ministers and approve legislation. Times, Sunday Times The king must approve legislation passed by parliament before it becomes law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The government has also exerted more control over state prosecutors and approved legislation that human rights groups have argued will curtail freedom of assembly. Times, Sunday Times It initiates and approves legislation sponsored by the prime minister. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The limit was agreed as part of a series of planning decisions that approved the construction of new terminals. Times, Sunday Times In 2014, voters approved the construction of a single new high school. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nonetheless, the county approved the construction of the new jail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2007, after inviting suggestions and objections from several quarters, the panel approved the construction of the depot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The second bond election was held in 1927 that approved the construction of two additional classrooms and a dining room for the home economics department. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The strategic defence and security review will also approve the funding for more drones to be used in security operations. Times, Sunday Times Because politicians, not peers, approve the funding targets, governments can end up funneling money into projects of murky scientific merit. The Scientist Congress previously approved the funding for the construction job. canada.com In 1999 the legislature approved the funding of the construction of the facility. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2013, voters approved the funding of a new middle school to be built in the same location as the old one. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 30-year-old had been freed from his minimum 12-year sentence four months ago, a parole board having approved his release. Times, Sunday Times When it became the band's first hit, the record label quickly approved the release of the by-then finished album. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He later publicly approved the release of the papers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the 1990s, she approved the release of several previously unavailable recordings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Under the plans, council officials at director level or above will have to approve the use of covert powers. Times, Sunday Times Accordingly, the present case was a suitable case in which to approve the use of predictive coding software. Times, Sunday Times They do, however, approve the use of antibiotics in veal raising to treat or prevent disease. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 International flights could run into problems when flying over countries that have not yet approved the use of the same frequencies for wireless broadband access. Times, Sunday Times The agency approves the use of the van for an overnight trip by a youth group. Christianity Today His plan was approved unanimously. Times, Sunday Times Such a move would need to be approved unanimously by all your shareholders. Times, Sunday Times A free trade agreement must be approved unanimously by the member states. Times, Sunday Times The application was approved unanimously by the league. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The committee's final report was approved unanimously by all 9 members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 赞成 Japanese: 承認する |
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