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acceptance

UK //əkˈseptəns//US //əkˈseptəns//

词源

源自中古英语 'acceptaunce',来自古法语 'acceptation',最终源自拉丁语 'acceptare'(接受)。

noun

❶ 接受或认可某事物或某人的行为或状态,表示同意或承认其有效性或真实性。

“Her acceptance of the job offer was a relief to everyone.”

(她接受了这份工作,让大家都松了一口气。)

“The university sent him a letter of acceptance.”

(大学给他发了一封录取通知书。)

❶ 对某种情况或现实的容忍或适应,通常指不情愿但最终承认其存在。

“He struggled with acceptance of his illness.”

(他很难接受自己患病的事实。)

“Acceptance of failure is the first step to improvement.”

(接受失败是进步的第一步。)

同义词:approval, acknowledgment, recognition, adoption, consent

常见短语

acceptance speech — 获奖或获得职位时发表的正式讲话,表达感谢或承诺。

“She delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech at the awards ceremony.”

(她在颁奖典礼上发表了感人的获奖感言。)

acceptance rate — 某个机构(如学校或公司)接受申请者的比例,通常用于衡量竞争程度。

“The university has a low acceptance rate, making it highly competitive.”

(这所大学的录取率很低,竞争非常激烈。)