1 approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ verb approaches; approached; approaching
approaches; approached; approaching
Learner's definition of APPROACH
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a : to move or become near or nearer to something or someone接近,靠近(某人或某物) [+ object]
[no object]
b : to move or become near or nearer in time to something临近(某事);即将到来 [+ object]
[no object]
2 [+ object]
a : to get close to (an amount or level)接近(某数量或水平) b : to be almost the same as (something or someone)(与某事物或某人)近似,相似 -
We were never treated with anything even remotely approaching rudeness. [=no one was at all rude to us]我们从未受到过哪怕一点点的粗暴对待。
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He has a wild laugh that sometimes approaches hysteria.他的狂笑有时近似于歇斯底里。
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a reproduction that approaches the quality of the original painting高仿的画作
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When it comes to cooking Italian food, no one can approach her. [=no one is as good at cooking Italian food as she is]说到做意式美食,无人能与她相比。
3
[+ object] : to start talking to (someone) for some purpose (such as to ask a question or make a request)(为提问、提要求等目的)与人交谈 -
The supervisor is quite easy to approach, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.这位主管很随和,所以有问题尽管问。
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We were advised to never be too aggressive when approaching a potential client.我们被告知与潜在客户交谈时绝对不要咄咄逼人。
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often used as (be) approached常用作(be) approached 4
[+ object] : to begin to deal with or think about (something)考虑;着手处理 -
When writing, consider the way your reader will approach the text.写作时要考虑读者的阅读方式。
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She approached the problem from a different angle.她从不同的角度处理这个问题。
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I will approach the idea with an open mind.我一定虚心考虑这个意见。
2 approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ noun
plural approaches
2 approach
/əˈproʊtʃ/
noun
plural approaches
Learner's definition of APPROACH
1
[count] : a way of dealing with something : a way of doing or thinking about something(处理问题的)方式,方法,态度 —
often + to 2
[singular] : the act of moving or becoming near or nearer to someone or something : the act of approaching靠近;接近 : an act or occurrence in which something comes nearer临近;即将;来临 -
The quiet afternoon was interrupted by the approach of a motorboat.那个安静的下午被驶近的摩托艇声搅乱了。
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A loud growl warned us of the bear's approach.一声咆哮提醒我们那只熊过来了。
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With the approach of summer came longer, hotter days.随着夏天的临近,白昼更长,天气更热。
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[count] : the act of speaking to someone for some purpose (such as to ask a question or make a request)接洽;交谈;攀谈 —
often plural常用单数 4
[count] : a road or path that leads to a place途径;路径 5
[singular] : something that is similar to another thing近似物 6
[count] : the final part of a flight just before landing(飞机)进场着陆