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disapproval

UK //ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl//US //ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl//

词源

由前缀 'dis-'(表示否定)和 'approval'(赞同)组成,源自拉丁语 'approbare'(认可)。

noun

❶ 不赞同或反对的态度或意见,表示对某人或某事的不满或不同意。

“She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the messy room.”

(看到凌乱的房间时,她摇头表示不赞同。)

“His parents expressed their disapproval of his career choice.”

(他的父母对他的职业选择表示了反对。)

同义词:disfavor, objection, criticism

常见短语

show disapproval — 通过行为或言语表达不赞同或反对的态度。

“The audience showed their disapproval by booing loudly.”

(观众通过大声嘘声表达了他们的不满。)

meet with disapproval — 某事物或行为遭到他人的反对或不认可。

“His proposal met with strong disapproval from the committee.”

(他的提议遭到了委员会的强烈反对。)