| 单词 | approach |
| 释义 | verb | noun approachapproach1 /əˈproʊtʃ/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL verb 1MOVE TOWARD [intransitive, transitive] to move toward or nearer to someone or something: Three people approached me, asking for money. When I approached, the deer immediately ran away.2ASK [transitive] to ask someone to give or do something, especially when you are not sure he or she will be willing or interested: Nash has already been approached by several pro football teams.approach somebody/something about (doing) something The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger.approach somebody for something Students should be able to approach teachers for advice. → see also approachable3FUTURE EVENT [intransitive, transitive] if an event or a particular time approaches, or you approach it, it is coming nearer and will happen soon: She was spending more time in the kitchen as Christmas approached. Warren was in his late 50s and approaching retirement. The end of the semester is fast approaching.4ALMOST REACH [intransitive, transitive] to almost reach a particular high level or amount, or an extreme condition or state: Temperatures could approach 100° today.5DEAL WITH [transitive] to begin to deal with a difficult situation in a particular way or with a particular attitude: Researchers are looking for new ways to approach the problem.[Origin: 1300–1400 Old French aprochier, from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- to + prope near] verb | noun approachapproach2 ●●○ W3 AWL noun 1[countable] a method of doing something or dealing with a problem: approach to The school has a new approach to teaching languages. Harrison took a diplomatic approach to dealing with his opponent in the political campaign.► see thesaurus at method2[countable] a road, path, etc. that leads to a place, and is the main way of reaching it: The approach to the house was an old dirt road.3[countable, uncountable] a movement toward or near something: The plane was on its final approach to the airport when it crashed.4[countable] a request from someone, asking you to do something for him or her: Hanson made an approach regarding a company buyout.5the approach of something formal the approach of a particular time or event is the fact that it is getting closer: The plant usually dies with the approach of winter.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa different/alternative approach Asking a direct question did not work, so I tried a different approach. There is an alternative approach to measuring success.a new/fresh approach This is a new approach to teaching math.a similar approach They both have a similar approach to management.a general/overall approach Both research projects follow the same general approach.a flexible approach (=able to change according to different situations) Nowadays, our approach to the problem is more flexible.a traditional approach The prison has dropped the traditional approach to educating prisoners.a systematic/scientific approach (=following a careful method) It’s best to follow a systematic approach to problem-solving.a pragmatic/practical approach (=concerned with practical results, rather than theories or principles) My approach to my job is very pragmatic.a balanced approach (=one that considers all parts of a situation or idea in a reasonable way) People have strong views about crime, but we need a balanced approach.a cautious approach (=one that carefully avoids any danger or risk) When working with dangerous chemicals, a cautious approach is best.an innovative approach This is an innovative approach to training sales people.verbstake/follow/use an approach This book takes an unusual approach to art criticism.try an approach (also adopt an approach formal) The old way of working wasn’t successful, so I adopted a new approach.prefer/favor an approach There are signs that the government prefers a radical approach. |
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