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approvingly

UK //əˈpruːvɪŋli//US //əˈpruvɪŋli//

词源

源自动词 'approve'(批准、赞同)加上副词后缀 '-ingly',表示以赞同的方式。

adverb

❶ 以赞许或认可的方式,表示对某人或某事的支持或满意。

“The teacher nodded approvingly when the student answered correctly.”

(学生回答正确时,老师赞许地点了点头。)

“She smiled approvingly at her son's good behavior.”

(她对儿子的良好行为露出了赞许的微笑。)

同义词:favorably, positively, admiringly

常见短语

nod approvingly — 点头表示赞许,通常用于表达对某人行为或话语的认可。

“The judge nodded approvingly at the lawyer's argument.”

(法官对律师的论点赞许地点了点头。)