disapprove
gb/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/ us/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
B2
Αγγλικά
helytelenít, nem helyesel, elutasít, nem hagy jóvá, rosszallást fejez ki
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
1
helytelenít
B2
nem helyesel
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
disapprove (of) [something/someone] ; disapprove (of) [someone] doing [something]
Her parents disapproved of the way he spoke to her.
A szülei helytelenítették, ahogyan beszélt vele.
Many people disapprove of using phones during meals.
Sokan helytelenítik, ha étkezés közben telefonoznak.
I don’t disapprove of the idea, but I think it needs more planning.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My teacher disapproves of cheating.
A tanárom helyteleníti a csalást.
I disapprove of smoking indoors.
Helytelenítem a zárt térben való dohányzást.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often confuse disapprove with disagree: you can disagree without judging something as wrong; disapprove usually includes a negative judgment.
Σημασία
think something is wrong
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disapprove of something
|disapprove of someone
|strongly disapprove
|disapprove deeply
|disapprove of the idea
|disapprove of the plan
|disapprove of the behavior
|disapprove of the decision
|disapprove of someone doing something
|generally disapprove
Συνώνυμα
dislike (Often more personal taste; disapprove suggests a judgment about right/wrong or acceptability.)
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object (Emphasizes stating opposition, often aloud.)
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condemn (Stronger and more public/forceful than disapprove.)
Αντώνυμα
approve (To think something is good or acceptable.)
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support (To actively back an idea or action, not just accept it.)
Θέματα
opinions
|emotions
|social_norms
Ορισμός
To think something is not good or not acceptable.
To think that something or someone is bad, wrong, or unacceptable; to not approve.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
FORMAL
2
elutasít
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
disapprove [a plan/proposal/application/request]
The regulator disapproved the merger on competition grounds.
A hatóság versenyjogi okokból nem hagyta jóvá az egyesülést.
The board disapproved the budget revision after a brief debate.
Az igazgatótanács rövid vita után elutasította a költségvetés módosítását.
His visa application was disapproved due to missing documents.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The committee disapproved the plan.
A bizottság elutasította a tervet.
They approved my first request but disapproved the second.
Az első kérelmemet jóváhagyták, a másodikat viszont elutasították.
Συχνό λάθος:
In this meaning, disapprove can take a direct object (disapprove a proposal). In everyday speech, people more often say reject or refuse to approve.
Σημασία
refuse to approve officially
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disapprove a proposal
|disapprove a plan
|disapprove an application
|disapprove a request
|disapprove a measure
|disapprove a motion
|formally disapprove
|disapprove unanimously
|the committee disapproved
|the board disapproved
Συνώνυμα
reject (More common and direct; focuses on saying no.)
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refuse (Highlights the act of not granting permission/approval.)
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decline (More polite or official-sounding than reject.)
Αντώνυμα
approve (To officially accept or authorize.)
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authorize (Emphasizes giving formal permission or power.)
Θέματα
business
|government
|law
|administration
Ορισμός
To officially say “no” to a plan or request.
To officially decide not to approve something such as a plan, request, or application.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
disapprove ; disapprove at [something]
He disapproved when he heard how much it would cost.
Rosszallását fejezte ki, amikor meghallotta, mennyibe kerülne.
She said nothing, but her expression clearly disapproved.
Nem szólt semmit, de az arckifejezése egyértelműen rosszallást fejezett ki.
The audience disapproved loudly as the speaker continued.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My dad disapproved when I came home late.
Apám rosszallását fejezte ki, amikor későn értem haza.
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse disapprove (showing a negative judgment) with disprove (showing something is false).
Σημασία
show you do not approve
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disapprove silently
|disapprove openly
|disapprove strongly
|disapprove immediately
|disapprove at the suggestion
|disapprove at the remark
|look disapproving
|shake your head in disapproval
|disapprove of what you hear
|disapprove when you see it
Συνώνυμα
frown (Focuses on facial expression rather than the judgment itself.)
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protest (Stronger; implies speaking out against something.)
Αντώνυμα
nod (A gesture often used to signal agreement/approval.)
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praise (To express approval positively and explicitly.)
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|social_norms
Ορισμός
To show that you think something is not acceptable.
To show by words, facial expression, or behavior that you do not approve.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
disapprove
IPA
GB/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
US/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dis - ap - prove (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (prove)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: disapprove
- 3rd Person Singular: disapproves
- Present Participle: disapproving
- Past: disapproved
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
disapproves
verb
disapproving
verb
disapproved
verb
Core family
disapproval
noun B2
Related words
disapprovingly
adverb
Εκφράσεις
be disapproved of
1/bˈi dˌɪsəpɹˈuvd əv/
fixed phrase
be seen as unacceptable
To be something that people think is wrong or not acceptable.
Παραδείγματα
- In some workplaces, visible tattoos are still disapproved of.
- Public displays of affection may be disapproved of in more conservative communities.
- Late-night parties are often disapproved of by the neighbors.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Cheating is disapproved of at my school.
disapprove of
1/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv əv/
fixed phrase
not approve of something
To think something is not acceptable.
Παραδείγματα
- I disapprove of people speaking loudly on the train.
- They disapprove of the way she runs the team.
- Most doctors disapprove of self-diagnosing online.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I disapprove of lying.
- My parents disapprove of that movie.