2ask 请求 [countableC]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something a request from someone, asking you to do something for them 接洽,要求
They made a direct approach to the minister of education.
他们直接找到了教育部长。
3the approach of somethingALMOSTthe approach of a particular time or event is the fact that it is getting closer 某事的来临[临近]
the approach of autumn
秋天的来临
It’s a sign of the approach of middle age.
这是中年将至的迹象。
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the approach of something• During 1939 the approach ofwar seemed inexorable.• Looks at patterns of development, the approach of house builders to derelict land, and brownfield riskanalysis.• This is the approach of the neurophysiologist.• This is very obviously the approach of some one writing exclusively and specifically for the young.• That depends very much on the approach of some individuals.• I regretthe approach of the Minister of State, Home Office.• This corresponds broadly with the approach of the previouschapter, and owes much to the Weberian analysis of bureaucracy.• The air was growing cooler with the approach of evening.• The pillwort plant usually dies with the approach ofwinter.
4movement towards 朝向…的移动 [uncountableU]NEAR movement towards or near to something 靠近;接近
Our approach frightened the birds.
我们的靠近吓了那些鸟。
5path/road 小径/道路 [countableC]TOWARDS a road, path etc that leads to a place, and is the main way of reaching it (主要)通路
Soldiers were guarding the approaches to the city.
士兵把守着进城的道路。
an approach road
一条通路
6aircraft 飞机 [countableC] the final part of a plane’s flight, before it lands at an airport 进场(着陆)
It was clear to land so we made our approach.
跑道已清空,于是我们进场着陆。
nCOLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1 : a method of doing something or dealing with a problem
adjectives
a new/different/fresh/alternative approach
a new approach to pollution control
a 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 problems
a 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 language
verbs
have 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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approach• the government's aggressiveapproach to the question of homelessness• Hanson made an approach regarding a company buyout.• The footballer said he'd received an approach from another team, and that he was considering the offer.• This rough-and-ready reasoning is upside-down to the slow, thorough, in-control approach most industrialdesigners bring to complexmachinery.• Each of the delegates suggested a different approach to the problem.• The plane was on its final approach to the Birmingham airport when it crashed.• Range after range of mountains passed beneath as we bucked and swayed on the final approach.• I was too inexperienced and nervous to understand the obviousness of his approach.• Space scientists had to adopt a whole new approach to design and construction.• An official approach has been made but the hostages are unlikely to be released.• The company needs to adopt a much more radicalapproach.• Today's approach to raising children is very different from 40 years ago.• But he had questions about the situational approach as well.• The approach to the house was an old dirt road.• The third approach to merger policy is the cost-benefit approach.• But this approach was not merely avoided, it was deliberately shunned.• In this approach, the search for pathology and its roots are secondary.• The main advantage of this approach is its simplicity.• But his timidapproach has left him vulnerable to attacks from all sides.
positive approach• Courage, Confidence and a Positive Approach. 5.• It is a positive approach and unlikely to result in the speaker talking in an unnatural way.• Ways of building on these strengths to achieve a more positive approach to assessingelders will be returned to later.• The new President signals the advent of a new generation with a new and more positive approach.• And to find some positive approach to future developments in my country.• It's just the positive approach that the pupils and school need.• Stressing the positive approach to social interaction is an important part of teaching children to be sociable.• Colangelo and his staff are taking the positive approach as far as season tickets are concerned.
made ... approach to• For systems-oriented software such as data communications and systems-management products, the company has made the systems-based approach to pricing more flexible.• Once again I would stress that neither my client nor I have made any approach to the company apart from this letter.• He made no approaches to her of that kind.• I made a dream-like approach to the TeaPlantation and bounced it in roughly.• Rose made a speedy approach to him.
approach road• Road facelift: A five-figure facelift is planned for a key approach road to Middlesbrough town centre.• The main Ovenroom is called Heavenblock, its main approach road Heavenstreet.• Naturally, a new approach road to the Civic Centre was required.• Medway and Bridge Roads were the only approach roads to the Gillingham Gate.• Downing Square became a large open space, with the street reduced to a short approach road from Whitehall.• I gave him a final wave just before we turned into the approach road leading to the village.• They turned right out of the approach road to the car park, drove past Richmond Station and turned left on to the A316.• We headed back to the dockyards and on to the approach road for the Blackwall tunnel.
made ... approach• Such approaches are best made by telephone rather than in writing and will only rarely be successful.• No woman ever born, no statue ever made, could approach it.• Once again I would stress that neither my client nor I have made any approach to the company apart from this letter.• Circling once to see where they wanted us to land, he made the approach.• I made a dream-like approach to the Tea Plantation and bounced it in roughly.• Rose made a speedy approach to him.• At 9.15am Wood made a trial approach with the under carriage down.
ap·proach2 ●●●S3W2AWL verb
1move towards 向…移动 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]TOWARDS to move towards or nearer to someone or something 走近;靠近;接近
As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
我走近那幢房子的时候注意到楼上有灯光。
She heard footsteps approaching.
她听到有脚步声走过来。
2ask 要求 [transitiveT]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingCONTACT somebody 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 it 接洽;要求
approach somebody for something
Students should be able to approach teachers for advice.
学生应当能够找老师征求意见。
approach somebody/something about (doing) something
The charity approached several stores about giving food aid.
那个慈善机构找了几家商店,请求他们给予食品援助。
I have already been approached by several other companies (=offered a job, work etc).
3future event 未来事件 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]NEAR if an event or a particular time approaches, or you approach it, it is coming nearer and will happen soon 临近
She was then approaching the end of her career.
那时她的职业生涯就要走到头了。
The time is fast approaching when we will have to make a decision.
我们必须作出决定的时刻很快要到了。
With winter approaching, many animals are storing food.
冬季临近,许多动物在储存食物。
4deal with 对付 [transitiveT]DEAL WITH to begin to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way or with a particular attitude 〔以某种方式或态度〕对付,处理
approach a problem/task/matter etc
It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.
也许可以换个方式处理这个问题。
5almost 几乎 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]ALMOST to be almost equal to something 接近
temperatures approaching 35° C
接近35摄氏度的温度
He’s never had anything approaching a normal life.
他从未有过类似正常人的生活。
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approach• Temperatures could approach 100° today.• We walked silently, so they would not hear us approach.• Everyone prepared celebrations as the year 2000 approached.• The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger.• They had approached Barlow to see if he would participate in the charity event.• She was approached by a waiter.• Nash has already been approached by several profootball teams.• We could hear footstepsapproaching down the corridor.• Several people approached Fleming as he left the hall.• This man was exceedingly presentable, a bit too perfect a specimen for me to approach, I felt.• Most of us think the teachers are easier to approach in junior high school.• Try to relax before the exam, and you'll approach it in a better frame of mind.• Three people approached me, asking for money.• I have been approached regarding the possibility of selling the building to a startup company.• Warren was in his late fifties and approachingretirement.• Will you be approaching the bank for a loan?• When I approached, the deer immediately ran away.• Toward evening, the weather turned and, as they approached the dock, the sky was gray and misty.• As she climbed out and approached, the door was opened from within.• An hour later, taxiing across the glimmering surface of the lake, the floatplane approached the jetty.• Researchers are looking for new ways to approach the problem.• The train slowed down as it started to approach the station.• As they approached the wood, a deer ran out of the trees.• I don't think refusing to negotiate is the right way to approach this problem.• A touristapproached us and asked us the way to the theatre.• Fellow workers approach with any problems they might have and managers as well throughout the North.
approach somebody/something about (doing) something• Remember though that these ponies are wild animals and shouldn't be approached.• Goodrich had approached Rohr about a friendly buyout several months ago, he said.• The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger.• A supreme baseliner, he approached the net about as frequently as Michael Heseltine visits a coalmine.• So far, he said, no drug company has approached his group about developing drugs based on the discovery.• With our new approach we shattered about every Centralismprecept there is.• Derek Jefferson held the pin for Harley's approach putt of about fifty feet.• Nothing said there, one feels, will approach the truth about Flight 103.• After several weeks of operating with two ten-minute rest periods, researchers approached the workers about making an-other change.
fast approaching• By now the sky has begun to darkenoverhead, and night is fast approaching.• She was, of course, keenly interested in cinema, and her White House film festival was fast approaching.• That deadline is fast approaching, and from the end of DecemberJubilee 2000 will be no more.• They made love as though tomorrow was fast approaching, and with it imminentdeparture.• The hedge was fast approaching, looking too big, far too big for Buttons to jump on his own.• And we are fast approaching many of the Earth's limits.• It's hard to believe, but we're fast approaching the dessert hour.
approach a problem/task/matter etc• It is also an ideal opportunity to meet with members of other district societies to learn how they approach matters.• An experienced maintenanceengineerapproaches a problem as follows: 1.• Secondly, lawyers and economistsapproach problems from different perspectives.• A traditional computer approaches a problem in a primitive way. 1.• Equally important, the need for rigour in approaching a problem of this sort came across nicely.
Originapproach1
(1300-1400)Old Frenchaprochier, from Late Latinappropiare, from Latinad-“to” + prope“near”
1way of dealing with sb/sth待人處事方法ADJECTIVE | VERB + APPROACH | APPROACH + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤conventional, orthodox, traditional常規的/正統的/傳統的方法▸➤alternate, alternative, different, fresh, new, novel其他方法;不同方法;新式方法◇We need to try alternative approaches to the problem.解決這個問題我們需要嘗試其他方法。➤cautious, conservative謹慎的/保守的方法➤proactive積極的方法◇The company is taking a proactive approach to easing the energy crisis.公司正採取積極主動的方法緩解能源危機。➤creative, innovative富有創新精神的/革新的方法▸➤flexible靈活的方法➤eclectic折衷的方法▸➤balanced, common-sense, no-nonsense, positive, practical, pragmatic, problem-solving, rational, sensible, straightforward, useful折衷的/通情達理的/實事求是的/積極的/實際可行的/重實效的/解決問題的/合理的/明智的/簡單的/有用的方法◇a pragmatic approach to the role of religion in politics解決宗教在政治中的作用的務實方法➤direct, hands-on直接的/親身體驗的方法▸➤hands-off, indirect不干預的方法;間接的方法➤wait-and-see靜觀其變的方法➤step-by-step循序漸進的方法➤one-size-fits-all一刀切的方法◇He criticized the one-size-fits-all approach to learning.他批評一刀切的學習方法。➤piecemeal缺乏系統性的方法▸➤formal, informal正規的/不正規的方法➤aggressive積極進取的方法➤low-key低調的方法▸➤right, wrong正確的/錯誤的方法▸➤basic, general基本/一般方法▸➤analytical, disciplined, scientific, structured, systematic, theoretical分析/規範的/科學/有條理的/系統的/理論研究方法▸➤methodological系統性方法▸➤holistic, integrated整體的/綜合的方法◇The therapy takes a holistic approach to health and well-being.這種治療對身心健康採取整體療法。➤interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary跨學科的/多學科的方法➤two-pronged雙管齊下的方法➤bottom-up, top-down自下而上的/自上而下的方法▸➤simplistic過於簡單化的方法➤comprehensive綜合的方法VERB + APPROACH➤have採用⋯的方法◇Some teachers have a more traditional approach to teaching.有些老師採用較為傳統的教學方法。➤adopt, apply, develop, employ, follow, implement, pursue, take, try, use, utilize採用/應用/形成/運用/沿用/實施/沿襲/採取/試用/使用/利用某方法◇We need to adopt a more pragmatic approach.我們需要採用一種更為實際的方法。➤pioneer倡導⋯方法◇The US army pioneered this approach.美國陸軍最先使用了這一方法。➤advocate, favour/favor, prefer提倡/偏愛/較喜歡某方法◇Next time I'd advocate the direct approach.下次我會提倡用直接的方法。➤change, modify, rethink改變/改善/反思方法◇He challenges teachers to rethink their approach.他要求老師們反思他們的方法。➤abandon放棄方法➤evaluate評價方法➤describe, outline描述/概述方法➤test檢驗方法◇I spent some time testing this approach.我花了些時間檢驗這種方法。➤extend推廣方法◇This approach can be extended to other fields.這個方法可推廣至其他領域。◇Extending this approach to the rest of the planet became the focus for our international negotiations.將這一方法推廣至全球其他地區成為我們進行國際談判的核心。APPROACH + VERB➤allow sth, enable sth方法允許⋯;方法使⋯成為可能◇This approach allows students to learn at their own pace.這個方法可使學生按照自己的進度學習。➤offer sth, yield sth方法提供⋯;方法產生⋯◇This approach offers many advantages.這種方法有許多優點。◇Taking a fresh approach often yields interesting results.採取新方法經常會產生有趣的結果。➤fail, work方法失敗/奏效◇This approach works for me.這個方法在我身上成功了。PREPOSITION➤approach to做⋯的方法◇I liked her approach to the problem.我喜歡她處理那個問題的方法。approach
noun²
2act of coming nearer靠近;接近ADJECTIVE | VERB + APPROACH | APPROACH + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤shallow, steep平緩/陡直逼近VERB + APPROACH➤make靠近◇The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.飛機不得不陡直降落到簡易機場。➤signal預示到來◇The swishing of the grass signalled the approach of a person.草葉發出的沙沙聲表明有人走過來了。APPROACH + NOUN➤speed靠近的速度➤route走近的路線PREPOSITION➤at the approach of⋯走近的時候◇The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.老師一來,孩子們變得鴉雀無聲。➤with the approach of隨着⋯的來臨◇The weather turned warmer with the approach of spring.隨着春天的來臨,天氣變得更暖和了。➤approach to靠近⋯◇The plane crashed during its approach to the runway.飛機在接近跑道時墜毀。approach
noun³
3discussion with sb in order to ask them for sth接洽VERB + APPROACH | PREPOSITIONVERB + APPROACH➤make進行交涉▸➤have, receive (especially BrE) 有接觸;有過接洽PREPOSITION➤approach from來自⋯的接洽◇We've received an approach from the director of a rival company.一家競爭公司的董事曾經接觸我們。➤approach to同⋯的接洽◇We'll have to make an approach to the chief executive.我們將不得不和總裁接洽。approach
verb¹
1come nearer走近ADVERB | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤slowly慢慢走近▸➤carefully, cautiously, warily, with caution小心翼翼地/謹慎地/警惕地/慎重地靠近PREPOSITION➤from從⋯靠近◇The army approached from the south.軍隊從南面靠近。approach
verb²
2come nearer in time(時間上)接近ADVERB➤fast, quickly, rapidly, swiftly很快/迅速/快速/飛速到來◇The time is fast approaching when we will have to replace these old machines.我們將不得不更換這些舊機器的時刻很快就會到來。approach
verb³
3speak to sb, usually to ask for sth接洽ADVERB | VERB + APPROACH | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤directly直接交涉◇It's best to approach her directly.最好直接和她談。VERB + APPROACH➤be easy to容易接近▸➤be difficult to難以接近◇She found her father difficult to approach.她覺得父親很難接近。PREPOSITION➤about就⋯接洽◇Have you approached John about doing a concert?開音樂會的事你和約翰談過了嗎?➤for為求⋯而接洽◇I approached the bank for a loan.我找銀行想貸一筆款。approach
verb⁴
4come close in amount/quality/style(在數量、質量、風格上)接近ADVERB➤closely非常接近◇Here Wordsworth's verse movement closely approaches that of Gray.在這一點上,華茲華斯的詩歌韻律在風格上和格雷的非常接近。➤not remotely絲毫不接近◇There is no other player even remotely approaching her.其他選手遠遠趕不上她。
approach noun ⇨arrival1 (the approach of winter)⇨offer1 (make an approach to a local company for sponsorship)⇨way1 (a different approach to the problem)approach verb ⇨approach (profits approaching $30 million)⇨come1 (a train approaches)⇨come2 (winter approaches)⇨tackle (approach a problem)approach
verb
approach ♦︎ touch ♦︎ approximate ♦︎ border on sth ♦︎ verge on sth ♦︎ be getting on for sthThese words all mean to come close to, or just reach, sth in amount, level or quality.这些词均表示接近或刚好达到一定的数量、水平或质量。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to border on / verge on paranoia / hysteria / fanaticism / contempt / arrogance◆to border on / verge on the insane / obsessive◆to approach / be getting on for midnight / three o'clock / tea time / lunchtime, etc.■approach [transitive] (ratherformal) to come close to sth in amount, level or quality(在数量、水平或质量上)接近◆They have just announced profits approaching $30 million.他们刚刚宣布了有近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。■touch [transitive] to just reach a particular level刚刚达到(某一水平)◆The speedometer was touching 90.速度表跳到了90。■approximateəˈprɒksɪmeɪt; NAmEəˈprɑːksɪmeɪt [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to come close to sth in nature, amount, level or quality(在性质、数量、水平或质量上)接近,近似◆The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible.这些动物是在尽量近似自然的条件下饲养的。◆His story approximates to the facts that we already know.他的陈述和我们已掌握的事实接近。■ˈborder on sth
phrasal verb
to come very close to being sth, especially an extreme or unpleasant quality or emotion近乎,濒于(尤指极端或不愉快的特征或情绪)◆His devotion bordered on the obsessive.他专注到近乎痴迷的程度。◆She felt an anxiety bordering on hysteria.她感觉到一种近乎歇斯底里的焦虑。■ˈverge on sth
phrasal verb
to border on sth近乎;濒于◆Some of his suggestions verged on the outrageous.他的一些建议都快到了荒唐的地步。◆She felt a dislike for him verging on contempt.她觉得自己对他的厌恶几乎到了鄙视的程度。NOTE辨析 Border on sth or verge on sth?There is no real difference in meaning between these two words. Border on sth is about twice as frequent as verge on sth, which is slightly more literary.这两种表达方式在含义上没有实质差别,border on sth的使用频率约是verge on sth的两倍,而后者文学性稍强。■be getting on for sth
idiom
(especially BrE, ratherinformal) to be nearly a particular time, age or number, especially a late time or old age接近(某一时间、年龄或数目,尤指晚些时候或晚年)◆It must be getting on for midnight.一定快到午夜了。◆He's getting on for eighty.他差不多八十岁了。