英语词汇“approach”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

approachverb

uk/əˈprəʊtʃ/us/əˈproʊtʃ/

approach verb (COME NEAR)

B1 [ I or T ] to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:

We could just see the train approaching in the distance.

If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.

I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.

In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.

The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.

He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old).

More examples

Slow down as you approach the corner.
Under no circumstances should you approach the man.
The traffic lights turned green as we approached the junction.
With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes.
Sports teaching at the college doesn't even approach the required standard.

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Closeness in distance and time

a few/couple of steps idiom
a hair's breadth idiom
a stone's throw idiom
ace
anywhere
anywhere near idiom
eyeball to eyeball idiom
face-to-face
float
float around
hand to hand idiom
hard by
propinquity
proximity
roof
round the corner idiom
shadow
shout
step
towards

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Advancing and moving forward

approach verb (DEAL WITH)

B2 [ T ] to deal with something:

I'm not sure how to approach the problem.

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We really ought to approach the problem in a more scientific manner.
He approached the task in a very mature and systematic way.
It's difficult to know how to approach such a complex situation.
The new boss approaches staff discipline much more strictly.
My two children have very different ways of approaching things.

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Dealing with things or people

attend to sb/sth
beard the lion (in his/her den) idiom
come up against sth
come/get to grips with sth idiom
confront
cut
firefight
firefighting
get sth in
inherit
jump-start
overcome
process
reckon
reckon with sb/sth
see about sth
see to sth/sb
set about sth
turn
weather

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approach verb (COMMUNICATE)

[ T ] to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement:

We've just approached the bank for/about a loan.

She's been approached by a modelling agency.

More examples

The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her.
Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental.
PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company.
At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached.
He was in a snit this morning and I didn't dare approach him.

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Suggestions & proposals

about
float
get at sth
grab
hint
how about...? idiom
how does... grab you? idiom
how/what about...? idiom
indication
it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom
might
offer
on the table idiom
point sb towards/in the direction of sth idiom
posit
postulate
proposal
put
put ideas into sb's head idiom
table

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approachnoun

uk/əˈprəʊtʃ/us/əˈproʊtʃ/

approach noun (DEALING WITH)

B2 [ C ] a way of considering or doing something:

Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.

I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.

Michael is always very logical in his approach.

More examples

The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway.
Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.
All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.
We stood and watched the slow approach of the funeral procession.
At the approach of the teacher, she quickly hid her magazine under the desk.

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Ways of achieving things

a means to an end idiom
actively
another
avenue
basis
channel
fair
jump
mean
medium
mixed media
modality
modus operandi
one way or another idiom
one-handed
resort
vein
what's the drill for sth? idiom
whereby
workings

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approach noun (COMING NEAR)

B2 [ C or U ] the fact of getting nearer in distance or time:

The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance.

Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter.

Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and preparing to land at) Heathrow.

a route that leads to a place:

There is a very steep approach to the house.

UK We got stuck in a traffic jam on the approach road.

the closest/nearest approach to sth

the most similar thing to something else that is mentioned:

That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from Paula.

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Arrivals and departures

admittance
advent
arr
arrival
check
check in
check sth in
connection
dep
departure
descent
destination
entrance 1
entry
eta
homecoming
inflow
influx
invasion
outflow

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Roads & routes in general

Similar and the same

approach noun (COMMUNICATION)

[ C ] an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:

The hospital is making approaches to local businesses (= asking them to help) in their bid to raise money.

I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players.

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Communicating & keeping in touch

ahold
bell
catch up
communicate
communication
communicative
give sb a bell idiom
hear
interact
interaction
pick
pick up the phone idiom
radio silence
raise
rapporteur
reach out to sb
ring (sb) back
send
send word idiom
touch

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单词	approach
释义	Contents verb (3) approach (COME NEAR) approach (DEAL WITH) approach (COMMUNICATE) noun (3) approach (DEALING WITH) approach (COMING NEAR) approach (COMMUNICATION) Contents verb (2) approach (COME NEAR) approach (DEAL WITH) noun (2) approach (COMING NEAR OR SOON) approach (DEALING WITH) more…(1) approach Contents noun (2) approach (1) approach (2) English American Business approachverb uk/əˈprəʊtʃ/us/əˈproʊtʃ/ approach verb (COME NEAR) B1 [ I or T ] to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount: We could just see the train approaching in the distance. If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower. I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break. In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart. The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000. He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old). More examples Slow down as you approach the corner. Under no circumstances should you approach the man. The traffic lights turned green as we approached the junction. With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes. Sports teaching at the college doesn't even approach the required standard. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Closeness in distance and time a few/couple of steps idiom a hair's breadth idiom a stone's throw idiom ace anywhere anywhere near idiom eyeball to eyeball idiom face-to-face float float around hand to hand idiom hard by propinquity proximity roof round the corner idiom shadow shout step towards See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Advancing and moving forward approach verb (DEAL WITH) B2 [ T ] to deal with something: I'm not sure how to approach the problem. More examples We really ought to approach the problem in a more scientific manner. He approached the task in a very mature and systematic way. It's difficult to know how to approach such a complex situation. The new boss approaches staff discipline much more strictly. My two children have very different ways of approaching things. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Dealing with things or people attend to sb/sth *beard the lion (in his/her* den)** idiom come up against sth come/get to grips with sth idiom confront cut firefight firefighting *get sth* in inherit jump-start overcome process reckon** reckon with sb/sth see about sth see to sth/sb set about sth turn weather See more results » approach verb (COMMUNICATE) [ T ] to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement: We've just approached the bank for/about a loan. She's been approached by a modelling agency. More examples The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her. Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental. PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company. At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached. He was in a snit this morning and I didn't dare approach him. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Suggestions & proposals about float get at sth grab hint how about...? idiom how does... grab you? idiom how/what about...? idiom indication it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom might offer on the table idiom point sb towards/in the direction of sth idiom posit postulate proposal put *put ideas into sb's* head idiom table See more results » approachnoun uk/əˈprəʊtʃ/us/əˈproʊtʃ/ approach noun (DEALING WITH) B2 [ C ] a way of considering or doing something: Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it. I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare. Michael is always very logical in his approach. More examples The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway. Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane. All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents. We stood and watched the slow approach of the funeral procession. At the approach of the teacher, she quickly hid her magazine under the desk. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ways of achieving things a means to an end idiom actively another avenue basis channel fair jump mean medium mixed media modality modus operandi one way or another idiom one-handed resort vein what's the drill for sth? idiom whereby workings See more results » approach noun (COMING NEAR) B2 [ C or U ] the fact of getting nearer in distance or time: The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance. Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter. Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and preparing to land at) Heathrow. a route that leads to a place: There is a very steep approach to the house. UK We got stuck in a traffic jam on the approach road. the closest/nearest approach to sth the most similar thing to something else that is mentioned: That's the nearest approach to an apology you're going to get from Paula. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Arrivals and departures admittance advent arr arrival check check in check sth in connection dep departure descent destination entrance 1 entry eta homecoming inflow influx invasion outflow See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Roads & routes in general Similar and the same approach noun (COMMUNICATION) [ C ] an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something: The hospital is making approaches to local businesses (= asking them to help) in their bid to raise money. I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Communicating & keeping in touch ahold bell catch up communicate communication communicative give sb a bell idiom hear interact interaction pick pick up the phone idiom radio silence raise rapporteur reach out to sb ring (sb) back send send word idiom touch See more results » approachverb us/əˈproʊtʃ/ approach verb (COME NEAR) [ I/T ] to come nearer to something or someone: [ I ] We could see the train approaching from a distance. [ I/T ] If you approach someone, you meet or communicate directly with that person: [ T ] We approached the bank manager about a loan. approach verb (DEAL WITH) [ T ] to deal with something: We should approach this problem logically. approach noun [ C ] us/əˈproʊtʃ/ approachnoun us/əˈproʊtʃ/ approach noun (COMING NEAR OR SOON) [ C/U ] (of a person or object) the act of coming near to someone or something, or (of an event) the state of being about to happen soon: [ U ] The approach of winter sends many birds flying south. approach noun (DEALING WITH) [ C ] a way of dealing with something: We need to adopt a different approach to the problem. approachnoun [ C ] uk/əˈprəʊtʃ/us a way of doing something: an approach to sth Their positive approach to absence management played a large part in helping the organization return to profitability. a cautious/hands-on/practical approach He is respected for his hands-on approach in recruiting and a tireless work ethic. management/marketing approaches They changed their marketing approaches to include the principles and practices of green marketing. an act of communicating with another person or group in order to ask for something:** The company said it has already had several approaches that "may or may not lead to an offer". receive an approach He had received a very attractive job approach to become group chief executive of a major company. a bid/takeover approach He confirmed that the firm had received takeover approaches from rival investment banks.
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approachverb

approach verb (COME NEAR)

approach verb (DEAL WITH)

approach verb (COMMUNICATE)

approachnoun

approach noun (DEALING WITH)

approach noun (COMING NEAR)

approach noun (COMMUNICATION)

approachverb

approach verb (COME NEAR)

approach verb (DEAL WITH)

approachnoun

approach noun (COMING NEAR OR SOON)

approach noun (DEALING WITH)

approachnoun [ C ]