| 单词 | approbation |
| 释义 | approbation (once / 715 pages) n Approbation is an official, important-sounding, and somewhat old-fashioned word for approval or praise. A princess, for example, might only consider marrying a prince that is met with her father's, the King's, approbation. How is it possible that approbation means approval when probation is a form of being in trouble in school? Remember that probation is a testing period, to see if you can be good. Approbation means it's all good. Or you can remember this rhyme: "Filled with approbation, the audience gave a standing ovation." WORD FAMILYapprobation: approbations, disapprobation+/approbate: approbated, approbates, approbating, approbation/disapprobation: disapprobations USAGE EXAMPLESThat the “maximum leader” never gave up on his socialist beliefs, right to the bitter end, is a cause for admiration, if not approbation. The Guardian(Nov 26, 2016) Examining cultural approbation is only part of Tagaq’s interest as an artist. Los Angeles Times(Sep 29, 2016) The video app also picked up approbation from parents, making it more of an accepted staple on kids’ mobile devices. Los Angeles Times(Aug 24, 2016) 1n official approval Hyper approval a feeling of liking something or someone good 2n official recognition or approval Ant|Hyper condemnation, disapprobation an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable approval, commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion |
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