approbative

a. 批准的, 核准的, 认可的, 许可的, 确认的；赞许的, 嘉许的, 表示满意的, 表示赞同的[亦作approbatory]

发音

UK /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/
其它
UK /əˈpɹəʊ.beɪ.tɪv/
US /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/
US /əˈpɹoʊˈbeɪ.tɪv/

词形变化

approbatives 复数 approbatives more approbative 比较级 most approbative 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.

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adj.
  1. 1.

    Expressing approval.

    approbative criticism

  2. 2.

    Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 4

affirmative approving approbatory plausive

近义相关 2

favorable favourable

词源

From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).

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