[VERB 动词]靠近；接近；走近 When you approach something, you get closer to it.
[V n]
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He didn't approach the front door at once...
他没有马上走向前门。
When I approached, they grew silent...
当我走近时，他们就不说话了。
We turned to see the approaching car slow down.
我们转身看见驶近的车慢慢停下。
Approach is also a noun.
At their approach the little boy ran away and hid.
他们一走近，小男孩就逃走藏了起来。
...the approach of a low-flying helicopter.
一架低空飞行的直升机的逼近
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]路径；途径；道路 An approach to a place is a road, path, or other route that leads to it.
[usu N to n]
The path serves as an approach to the boat house.
这条小路通往船屋。
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[VERB 动词]与…接洽；找…商量 If you approach someone about something, you speak to them about it for the first time, often making an offer or request.
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When Chappel approached me about the job, my first reaction was of disbelief...
当查普尔为这份工作找我商量时，我的第一反应是不相信。
He approached me to create and design the restaurant...
他请我建造并设计该饭店。
Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
Approach is also a noun.
There had already been approaches from buyers interested in the whole of the group.
已有对整组感兴趣的买家来进行洽谈。
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[VERB 动词]探讨；处理；对待 When you approach a task, problem, or situation in a particular way, you deal with it or think about it in that way.
[V n prep/adv]
[V n]
The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way...
银行已经实际解决了这个问题。
Employers are interested in how you approach problems.
雇主们对你如何处理问题感兴趣。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]方法；态度；手段 Your approach to a task, problem, or situation is the way you deal with it or think about it.
[usu with supp]
We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.
我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。
...the adversarial approach of the British legal system.
英国法律制度采用的辩论式审判模式
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[VERB 动词]临近；来临 As a future time or event approaches, it gradually gets nearer as time passes.
[V]
[V-ing]
As autumn approached, the plants and colours in the garden changed.
秋天临近，花园中的草木和颜色也发生了变化。
...the approaching crisis.
步步逼近的危机
Approach is also a noun.
...the festive spirit that permeated the house with the approach of Christmas.
随着圣诞节临近房子里洋溢着的节日气氛
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[VERB 动词]接近（未来时间或事件） As you approach a future time or event, time passes so that you get gradually nearer to it.
[V n]
We approach the end of the year with the economy slowing and little sign of cheer.
接近年末时，我们面临经济迟滞、处处萧条的局面。
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[VERB 动词]近似；接近于 If something approaches a particular level or state, it almost reaches that level or state.
[V n]
Oil prices have approached their highest level for almost ten years...
石油价格已接近近10年中的最高水平。
Mansell will race at average speeds approaching 200mph.
曼塞尔将以接近每小时200英里的平均车速参赛。
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ap·proach★AWL/əˈprəʊtʃ; NAmEəˈproʊtʃ/
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approachapproachesapproachedapproachingverb★move near 接近1★[intransitive , transitive ]to come near to sb/sth in distance or time （在距离或时间上）靠近，接近◆We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching.我们听见一辆汽车驶近的声音。◆Winter is approaching.冬天就要来临。approachsb/sth ◆As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left.快到市镇时就可以看见左边的学院。offer/ask 建议；要求2★[transitive ]to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth 接洽；建议；要求approachsb ◆We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.一些对我们的产品感兴趣的公司已和我们接洽。◆I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way).我想征求他的意见，但发现很难和他谈得拢。approachsb for sth/about (doing) sth ◆She approached the bank for a loan.她向银行要求贷款。amount/quality 数量；质量3★[transitive ]approachsth to come close to sth in amount, level or quality （在数额、水平或质量上）接近◆profits approaching 30 million dollars接近 3 000 万元的利润◆Few writers approach his richness of language.他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。problem/task 问题；任务4★[transitive ]approachsth to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way 着手处理；对付◆What's the best way of approaching this problem?什么是处理这个问题的最佳方式？noun★to problem/task 问题；任务1★[countable ]a way of dealing with sb/sth; a way of doing or thinking about sth such as a problem or a task （待人接物或思考问题的）方式，方法，态度◆She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.她用错误的手段和他们打交道。approachto sth ◆The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.学校决定采取另外一种方式解决纪律问题。movement nearer 接近2★[singular ]movement nearer to sb/sth in distance or time （在距离或时间上的）靠近，接近◆She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened.她没有听见他走近的声音，所以门开时吓了一跳。◆the approach of spring春天的来临offer/request 建议；要求3[countable ]the act of speaking to sb about sth, especially when making an offer or a request 接洽；建议；要求◆The club has made an approachto a local company for sponsorship. 俱乐部已向当地一家公司寻求赞助。◆She resented his persistent approaches.她对他没完没了的纠缠极为反感。path/road 小径；道路4[countable ]a path, road, etc. that leads to a place 通路；路径；道路◆All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops.通往宫殿的所有道路都有军队守卫。◆a new approach road to the port去港口的一条新通路of aircraft 飞机5[countable ]the part of an aircraft's flight immediately before landing 进场；进场着陆◆to begin the final approach to the runway开始进入跑道着陆sth similar 相似事物6[singular ]a thing that is like sth else that is mentioned 相似（或近似）的事物◆That's the nearest approachto an apology you'll get from him. 那是他所能作出的最似歉意的表示。IDIOMsee
1method [countable] a method of doing something or dealing with a problemapproach to a new approach to teaching languages He decided to adopt a different approach and teach the Bible through story-telling. This book takes an unorthodox approach to art criticism. organizations which take a positive approach to creative thinking► see thesaurus at
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2ask [countable] a request from someone, asking you to do something for them: They made a direct approach to the minister of education.3the approach of something the approach of a particular time or event is the fact that it is getting closer: the approach of autumn It’s a sign of the approach of middle age.4movement towards [uncountable] movement towards or near to something: Our approach frightened the birds.5path/road [countable] a road, path etc that leads to a place, and is the main way of reaching it: Soldiers were guarding the approaches to the city. an approach road6aircraft [countable] the final part of a plane’s flight, before it lands at an airport: It was clear to land so we made our approach.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa new/different/fresh/alternative approach· a new approach to pollution controla positive approach (=showing that you believe something can be done)· A positive approach is essential in beating pain.a creative approach (=thinking of new ideas and methods)· International business requires a more creative approach.a general/broad approach· Many governments have pursued this general approach to economic policy.a direct approach· We would do better to adopt a direct approach and tackle the problem at its source.a practical approach· Women often take a more practical approach.a pragmatic approach (=dealing with problems in a way that is not limited by a strict set of principles)· a pragmatic approach to management problemsa balanced approach (=considering everything in a sensible way)· The president spoke in favour of a calm and balanced approach.a tough approach (=dealing with something in a severe way)· The council adopted a tough approach to fighting crime.a cautious approach· China has followed a more cautious approach.a flexible approach (=using different methods if necessary)· We have a flexible approach to our clients’ requirements.a traditional/conservative approach· This is different from the traditional approach to high school teaching.an unorthodox approach (=not the same as people usually use)· It’s an unorthodox approach that her doctor doesn’t recommend for everyone.a scientific/systematic approach· a scientific approach to the study of languageverbshave an approach· In the US they have a somewhat different approach.take/adopt an approach (=use an approach)· There were concerns that Beijing would take a tougher approach.use an approach· This approach has been used for a number of major investigations.try an approach· Some scientists have been trying an alternative approach.prefer/favour an approach· I prefer a traditional approach.
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1move towards [intransitive, transitive] to move towards or nearer to someone or something: As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs. She heard footsteps approaching.2ask [transitive] to ask someone for something, or ask them to do something, especially when you are asking them for the first time or when you are not sure if they will do itapproach somebody for something Students should be able to approach teachers for advice.approach somebody/something about (doing) something The charity approached several stores about giving food aid. I have already been approached by several other companies (=offered a job, work etc). →
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3future event [intransitive, transitive] if an event or a particular time approaches, or you approach it, it is coming nearer and will happen soon: She was then approaching the end of her career. The time is fast approaching when we will have to make a decision. With winter approaching, many animals are storing food.4deal with [transitive] to begin to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way or with a particular attitudeapproach a problem/task/matter etc It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.5almost [intransitive, transitive] to be almost equal to something: temperatures approaching 35° C He’s never had anything approaching a normal life.