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单词 disapprove
释义 dis·approve
\“+\ verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + approve (I)
transitive verb
1. obsolete : disprove
2. : to pass unfavorable judgment upon : regard as wrong : condemn
 < I disapprove his conduct >
3. : to refuse approval to : decline to sanction : reject
 < the treaty was disapproved by the senate >
intransitive verb
: to feel or express disapproval — often used with of
 < disapproved of his attitude >
Synonyms:
 disapprove and deprecate mean in common to feel or express an objection to or condemnation of (something or someone). disapprove implies an attitude of dislike or distaste and an unwillingness to accept though not necessarily connoting an expression of condemnation
  < disapprove of a friend's actions >
  < disapprove of a fashion in dresses >
  < Lawrence disapproved of too much knowledge, on the score that it diminished men's sense of wonder — Aldous Huxley >
  deprecate, as here compared, usually strongly implies regret, profound, diffident, or apologetic, often carrying also the idea of belittling
  < it is customary to deprecate the literary achievement of the past decade — James Laughlin >
  < he deprecates the kind of criticism which is out to destroy long-established reputations — Daniel George >
  < I not only deprecate, I deplore, monkeyshines in Congress — H.L.Ickes >
  < the man who knows he too has been successful but can't help deprecating his position as an artist — Taliaferro Boatwright >
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