B2 verb 중립

approval

/əˈpruː.vəl/

The official agreement to or acceptance of something, or a positive opinion regarding someone or something. It often refers to a formal permission granted by an authority or a general sense of satisfaction from others.

예시

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1

I sent the draft to my manager to get her approval before publishing it.

I sent the draft to my supervisor to get her agreement before making it public.

2

The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.

The suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.

3

He looked at his friends, seeking a nod of approval for his joke.

He looked at his mates, hoping they would show they liked his joke.

어휘 가족

명사
approval
Verb
approve
부사
approvingly
형용사
approving
관련
disapproval
💡

암기 팁

Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.

빠른 퀴즈

The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.

정답!

정답은: approval

예시

1

I sent the draft to my manager to get her approval before publishing it.

everyday

I sent the draft to my supervisor to get her agreement before making it public.

2

The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.

formal

The suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.

3

He looked at his friends, seeking a nod of approval for his joke.

informal

He looked at his mates, hoping they would show they liked his joke.

4

The experiment received ethical approval from the university's institutional review board.

academic

The research was granted moral permission by the university committee.

5

The merger is subject to approval by the regulatory authorities.

business

The joining of the companies depends on the agreement of the government agencies.

어휘 가족

명사
approval
Verb
approve
부사
approvingly
형용사
approving
관련
disapproval

자주 쓰는 조합

seek approval to try to get agreement
seal of approval a sign of official support or high quality
written approval agreement provided in a document
unanimous approval agreement by everyone involved
subject to approval depending on whether agreement is given

자주 쓰는 구문

on approval

a system of buying goods where you can return them if not satisfied

nod of approval

a physical gesture showing one agrees or likes something

stamp of approval

a clear indication that something is accepted

자주 혼동되는 단어

approval vs approbation

Approbation is a more formal or literary term specifically meaning praise or commendation.

approval vs permission

Permission is the act of allowing someone to do something, while approval is liking or agreeing with the substance of what is done.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'approval' as an uncountable noun when referring to a general feeling of satisfaction, but use it as a countable noun when referring to specific formal documents or instances of agreement.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb 'approve' when they need the noun 'approval,' for example saying 'I need your approve' instead of 'I need your approval.'

💡

암기 팁

Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.

📖

어원

From the Old French 'aprouver', which originally meant to prove, test, or find something to be good.

문법 패턴

Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., approval of the plan). Can be used with 'with' (e.g., the idea met with approval). Commonly functions as the object of verbs like 'seek', 'give', or 'receive'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In corporate environments, the 'approval process' is a fundamental part of the hierarchy where subordinates must clear actions with superiors.

빠른 퀴즈

The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.

정답!

정답은: approval

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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