Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
unan·i·mous
\\yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs\\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind — more at one
, animate
DATE 1624
1. being of one mind : agreeing2. formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
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unan·i·mous·ly adverb unanimous
1610s, from L. unanimus "of one mind," from unus "one" (see one) + animus "mind" (see animus). Related: Unanimously.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
unanimous
unani·mous / ju5nAnimEs / adjective1. if a decision or an opinion is unanimous, it is agreed or shared by everyone in a group
(决定或意见)一致的,一致同意的:
a unanimous vote
全体一致的表决
unanimous support
一致的拥护
The decision was not unanimous.
这项决定没有得到一致通过。
2. ~ (in sth) if a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about sth
(团体)意见一致的,一致同意某事的:
Local people are unanimous in their opposition to the proposed new road.
当地居民一致反对拟建的新公路。
• unani·mous·ly adv.:
The motion was passed unanimously.
这一动议获一致通过。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishunanimous
adj.
VERBS be
ADV. almost, nearly, virtually
PREP. about Doctors are unanimous about the dangers of this drug. | in They were unanimous in this decision. | on The experts are not unanimous on this point.
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
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unan·i·mous
\yüˈnanəməs\
adjectiveEtymology: Latin
unanimus, from
unus one +
animus soul, mind — more at
one
,
animate
1. : being of one mind
: agreeing in opinion, design, or determination
: consentient
< the assembly was unanimous >
< the members of the council were unanimous in their approval of the report >2. : formed with or indicating unanimity
: having the agreement and consent of all without dissent
< a unanimous vote >• unan·i·mous·ly adverb