好词典

granted

UK //ˈɡrɑːntɪd//US //ˈɡræntɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'graunten',借自古法语 'graanter',最终源于拉丁语 'credere'(相信)。词义演变从'承认为真实'到'正式给予'。

adjective

❶ 指被正式批准或给予的事物,常用于法律或官方语境中。

“The granted patent protects the invention for 20 years.”

(获批的专利为这项发明提供20年保护。)

“She finally received the granted visa after months of waiting.”

(经过数月等待,她终于拿到了获批的签证。)

同义词:approved, allocated, bestowed

常见短语

take for granted — 认为某事理所当然而不加珍惜,通常用于提醒人们不要忽视已拥有的东西。

“We often take clean water for granted until there's a shortage.”

(我们常把干净的水视为理所当然,直到面临短缺才意识到其珍贵。)