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