disapprove /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/ verb disapproves; disapproved; disapproving
disapproves; disapproved; disapproving
Learner's definition of DISAPPROVE
1
: to believe that someone or something is bad or wrong : to not approve of someone or something不赞成;不同意;反对 [no object]
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often + of -
She disapproves of smoking.她反对吸烟。
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Some people may disapprove of the government's actions.有些人可能不赞同政府的行动。
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I disapproved of [=I disagreed with] their decision, but I said nothing against it.我不同意他们的决定,但我没有说不同意的话。
[+ object]
2
[+ object] : to officially refuse to approve or accept (something)拒绝接受;不许可;否决 — opposite approve
— disapproving
adjective [more disapproving; most disapproving] -
She gave him a disapproving look.她对他露出不以为然的表情。
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a disapproving frown表示反对地皱起眉头
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He felt uncomfortable in the presence of his disapproving parents.面对父母的反对,他感到局促不安。