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sanction n.批准,同意,支持,制裁,认可 v.批准,同意,支持,鼓励,认可 See if you can guess the meaning of sanction in the following contexts. Before invading Iraq, the US and its allies first imposed sanctions on the country, refusing to supply the country with much-needed trade items. Did you guess sanction=punishment? You were right! But by trading with China at the same time, the US quietly sanctioned that nation's known instances of human rights abuses. Did you guess sanction=approval? You're right again! ★★★★☆ 2016.2

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['sækʃ(ə)n] Sanction has two nearly opposite meanings: to sanction can be to approve of something, but it can also mean to punish, or speak harshly to. Likewise, a sanction can be a punishment or approval. Very confusing––the person who invented this word should be publicly sanctioned! In contrast to France’s actions, Denmark’s fashion industry agreed last month on rules and sanctions regarding the age, health, and other characteristics of models. 1[VERB 动词](正式)认可，准许，批准 If someone in authority sanctions an action or practice, they officially approve of it and allow it to be done.   [V n]  [with supp]He may now be ready to sanction the use of force...他现在可能打算批准使用武力。He seemed to be preparing to sanction an increase in public borrowing.他似乎正准备批准增加公共贷款。Sanction is also a noun.The king could not enact laws without the sanction of Parliament.未经议会批准，国王不能制定法律。2[N-PLURAL 复数名词](对某国的)制裁 Sanctions are measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international law.   [oft N against/on n]In 1935 the League of Nations imposed sanctions against Italy following its invasion of Ethiopia.1935 年国际联盟在意大利入侵埃塞俄比亚之后对其实施了制裁。He expressed his opposition to the lifting of sanctions.他对解除制裁表示反对。3[N-COUNT 可数名词]处罚；制裁；惩罚 A sanction is a severe course of action which is intended to make people obey instructions, customs, or laws. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.作为最高的处罚，他们可以出售他们的股份。4[VERB 动词]对…实施制裁；处罚 If a country or an authority sanctions another country or a person for doing something, it declares that the country or person is guilty of doing it and imposes sanctions on them.   [V n]...their failure to sanction Japan for butchering whales in violation of international conservation treaties.对日本违反国际保护条约残杀鲸鱼的行为他们未能进行制裁

英语单词	sanction
英美音标	['sækʃ(ə)n]
中文释义	n.批准,同意,支持,制裁,认可 v.批准,同意,支持,鼓励,认可
vocab简明	Sanction has two nearly opposite meanings: to sanction can be to approve of something, but it can also mean to punish, or speak harshly to. Likewise, a sanction can be a punishment or approval. Very confusing––the person who invented this word should be publicly sanctioned!
vocab扩展	See if you can guess the meaning of sanction in the following contexts. Before invading Iraq, the US and its allies first imposed sanctions on the country, refusing to supply the country with much-needed trade items. Did you guess sanction=punishment? You were right! But by trading with China at the same time, the US quietly sanctioned that nation's known instances of human rights abuses. Did you guess sanction=approval? You're right again!
真题原句	In contrast to France’s actions, Denmark’s fashion industry agreed last month on rules and sanctions regarding the age, health, and other characteristics of models.
柯林斯星级	★★★★☆
柯林斯解释	1 [VERB 动词](正式)认可，准许，批准 If someone in authority sanctions an action or practice, they officially approve of it and allow it to be done. [V n] [with supp] He may now be ready to sanction the use of force... 他现在可能打算批准使用武力。 He seemed to be preparing to sanction an increase in public borrowing. 他似乎正准备批准增加公共贷款。 Sanction is also a noun. The king could not enact laws without the sanction of Parliament. 未经议会批准，国王不能制定法律。 2 [N-PLURAL 复数名词](对某国的)制裁 Sanctions are measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international law. [oft N against/on n] In 1935 the League of Nations imposed sanctions against Italy following its invasion of Ethiopia. 1935 年国际联盟在意大利入侵埃塞俄比亚之后对其实施了制裁。 He expressed his opposition to the lifting of sanctions. 他对解除制裁表示反对。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]处罚；制裁；惩罚 A sanction is a severe course of action which is intended to make people obey instructions, customs, or laws. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares. 作为最高的处罚，他们可以出售他们的股份。 4 [VERB 动词]对…实施制裁；处罚 If a country or an authority sanctions another country or a person for doing something, it declares that the country or person is guilty of doing it and imposes sanctions on them. [V n] ...their failure to sanction Japan for butchering whales in violation of international conservation treaties. 对日本违反国际保护条约残杀鲸鱼的行为他们未能进行制裁
来源	2016.2

Sanction Country Person Guess N Approve Imposed Trade