单词 | imprimatur |
释义 | imprimatur (once / 16837 pages) n If you give something your imprimatur, you give it your formal support or approval. An imprimatur is a fancy version of a thumbs-up sign. Originally, an imprimatur was a license that permitted a book to be printed. This word still has the meaning of official or public approval. When the president signs a bill, he gives it his imprimatur. You might give your imprimatur to your favorite rock band by wearing a t-shirt with the band’s logo on it. WORD FAMILYimprimatur: imprimaturs USAGE EXAMPLESAnd the imprimatur of the prize is on a scale of its own. Time(Dec 10, 2016) The result is that many of Trump’s cabinet picks bear the imprimatur of the Republican party and the conservative movement. The Guardian(Dec 09, 2016) He said there might be an opening if the company can use the imprimatur of the players to gain recognition for premium products. Wall Street Journal(Nov 30, 2016) n formal and explicit approval Syn|Hypo|Hyper countenance, endorsement, indorsement, sanction, warrant O.K., OK, okay, okeh, okey an endorsement visaan endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it nihil obstatthe phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church approval, commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion |
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