approach

美 [əˈproʊtʃ]英 [əˈprəʊtʃ]
  • n.方法;(待人接物或思考问题的)方式;(距离和时间上的)接近;要求;建议;进场;接洽;通路;相似(或近似)的事物
  • v.(在数额、水平或质量上)接近;要求;建议;(在距离或时间上)靠近;接洽;着手处理

复数: approaches 过去式: approached 现在分词: approaching 过去分词: approached 第三人称单数: approaches

ap- 加强 + proach 接近,靠近

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approachapproach

verb

接近 move near

1

(在距离或时间上)靠近,接近
to come near to sb/sth in distance or time

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。

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。

建议;要求 offer/ask

2

接洽;建议;要求
to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth

She approached the bank for a loan.

她向银行申请贷款。

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。

数量;质量 amount/quality

3

(在数额、水平或质量上)接近
to come close to sth in amount, level or quality

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。

问题;任务 problem/task

4

着手处理;对付
to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way

What's the best way of approaching this problem?

什么是处理这个问题的最佳方式?

noun

问题;任务 to problem/task

1

(待人接物或思考问题的)方式,方法,态度
a way of dealing with sb/sth; a way of doing or thinking about sth such as a problem or a task

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。

She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.

她用错误的手段和他们打交道。

接近 movement nearer

2

(距离和时间上的)靠近,接近
movement nearer to sb/sth in distance or time

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

建议;要求 offer/request

3

接洽;建议;要求
the act of speaking to sb about sth, especially when making an offer or a request

The club has made an approach to 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。

小径;道路 path/road

4

通路;路径;道路
a path, road, etc. that leads to a place

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

去港口的一条新路

飞机 of aircraft

5

进场;进场着陆
the part of an aircraft's flight immediately before landing

to begin the final approach to the runway

开始进入跑道着陆

相似事物 sth similar

6

相似(或近似)的事物
a thing that is like sth else that is mentioned

That's the nearest approach to an apology you'll get from him.

那是他所能作出的最似歉意的表示。

习语

if you use the carrot and stick approach , you persuade sb to try harder by offering them a reward if they do, or a punishment if they do not

approach

频次

  • 1
    VERB 靠近;接近;走近
    When you approach something, you get closer to it.

    He didn't approach the front door at once...

    他没有马上走向前门。

  • 2
    N-COUNT 路径;途径;道路
    An approach to a place is a road, path, or other route that leads to it.

    The path serves as an approach to the boat house.

    这条小路通往船屋。

  • 3
    VERB 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.

    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。

  • 4
    VERB 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.

    The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way...

    银行已经实际解决了这个问题。

  • 5
    N-COUNT 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.

    We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.

    我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。

  • 6
    VERB 临近;来临
    As a future time or event approaches, it gradually gets nearer as time passes.

    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。

  • 7
    VERB 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.

    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。

  • 8
    VERB 近似;接近于
    If something approaches a particular level or state, it almost reaches that level or state.

    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。

noun

1
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
the hunter's approach scattered the geese
Synonym: approaching coming
2
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green
Synonym: approach shot
3
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
an attack on inflation
his plan of attack was misguided
Synonym: attack plan of attack
4
a way of entering or leaving
he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge
Synonym: access
5
a close approximation
the nearest approach to genius
6
the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
the approach of winter
Synonym: approaching coming
7
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
she rejected his advances
Synonym: overture advance feeler
8
the event of one object coming closer to another
Synonym: approaching
9
the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
Synonym: approach path glide path glide slope

verb

1
make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters
2
come near in time
Winter is approaching
approaching old age
Synonym: come near
3
move towards
We were approaching our destination
They are drawing near
The enemy army came nearer and nearer
Synonym: near come on go up draw near draw close come near
4
begin to deal with
approach a task
go about a difficult problem
approach a new project
Synonym: set about go about
5
come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character
This borders on discrimination!
His playing approaches that of Horowitz
Synonym: border on

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  1. We need to take a different approach to the problem .

    我们应该采用另一种方法来解决这一问题。

  2. I think it 's time we tried a fresh approach .

    我认为是尝试新方法的时候了。

  3. We need to take a more global approach to the problem .

    我们需要更全面地看这个问题。

  4. Let us approach the subject from a different direction .

    咱们从一个不同的角度来探讨这个题目吧。

  5. Fundamentally , there are two different approaches to the problem .

    从根本上说,这个问题有两种不同的处理方法。

  6. We need to develop a coordinated approach to the problem .

    我们需要拿出解决这一问题的协调一致的办法。

  7. It 's fascinating to see how different people approach the problem .

    看到不同的人怎样处理这个问题真是有趣极了。

  8. All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem .

    三个队处理这个问题的方法各不相同。

  9. The new approach had wide applicability to all sorts of different problems .

    新方法广泛适用于解决各种各样的问题。

  10. The school 's approach must be complementary to that of the parents .

    学校与家长的教育方法必须相辅相成。

  11. The wine made him bold enough to approach her .

    他趁着酒劲,鼓足勇气上前和她说话。

  12. 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。

  13. I 'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach .

    我想征求他的意见,但发现很难和他谈得拢。

  14. The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship .

    俱乐部已向当地一家公司寻求赞助。

  15. The government 's approach to the problem was haphazard .

    政府解决这一问题的方法缺乏计划。

  16. You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach .

    你的方法必须更加灵活,更富有想象力。

  17. It must be conceded that different judges have different approaches to these cases .

    必须承认不同的法官会采用不同的方法来判定这些案件。

  18. We need more joined-up thinking in our approach to the environment .

    在处理环境问题上我们需要更协调的思考。

  19. She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them .

    她用错误的手段和他们打交道。

  20. We approached the situation in the wrong spirit .

    我们以前对待局势的心态不对。

  21. I decided to try a more subtle approach .

    我决定智取。

  22. As the great day approached , she grew more and more nervous .

    随着这重大日子的临近她心情越来越紧张。

  23. 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。

  24. They have a laissez-faire approach to bringing up their children .

    他们采用放任自由的方法来养育子女。

  25. They 've taken a very cautious approach .

    他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。

  26. 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。

  27. Few writers approach his richness of language .

    他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。

  28. He shrank back against the wall as he heard them approaching .

    听见他们朝这边来,他退到墙根。

  29. The submarine had had time to submerge before the warship could approach .

    潜水艇没等军舰靠近就及时潜入水下了。

  30. They pressed themselves flat against the tunnel wall as the train approached .

    火车接近时他们身体紧贴着隧道壁。

前缀
e-加强

applause n. 掌声

ap- 加强 + plaus 打,击 + -e

approach bear down 【导航词义:接近】
approach v. 走进;临近
〔辨析〕

使用范围很广,通常指在空间或时间上逐渐靠近。

〔例证〕

The storm is approaching.

暴风雨就要来临。

We approached the village in the evening.

傍晚时分我们走近了那个村子。

The day of our wedding has approached.

我们举行婚礼的日子已经临近。

bear down v. 逼近
〔辨析〕

指速度很快且带有威胁地向某人、某物或某地移动,常后接介词 on。

〔例证〕

There was a storm bearing down on the island.

一场暴风雨正逐渐逼近该岛。

An enemy carrier bore down on their destroyers.

敌方的一艘航空母舰快速逼近他们的驱逐舰。

method approach manner means mode way 【导航词义:方法,方式】
method v. 方法
〔辨析〕

指有计划地做某事的方法,尤指很多人都知道并使用的方法。

〔例证〕

His teaching method is quite traditional.

他的教学方法很传统。

This is an effective method for Chinese students to learn English well.

这是中国学生学好英语的一种有效的方法。

approach v. 方法,步骤
〔辨析〕

指行事或处理问题的方法,常后接介词 to 。

〔例证〕

His new approach to teaching English was very popular among the students.

他的新英语教学法很受学生欢迎。

Why don't you take a traditional approach to art criticism?

你为什么不采用传统的艺术评论方法呢?

manner v. 〈正式〉方式,方法
〔辨析〕

指做某事或某事发生的方式,通常只用单数。

〔例证〕

He finished the speech in his usual manner.

他像往常那样结束了讲话。

The manner of his death made the matter more complicated.

他以这种方式死去,使得该事件更加复杂了。

means v. 方法,方式
〔辨析〕

指做某事或为达到某种目的而采用的方法或手段。

〔例证〕

This is their only means of communication.

这是他们唯一的交流方式。

Physical punishment should not be used as a means of controlling children.

体罚不应该作为约束儿童的手段。

mode v. 〈正式〉方式,方法,做法
〔辨析〕

指行为、生活或做某事的方式,多因习惯、传统或习俗而形成,有时含刻板之意。

〔例证〕

They have different modes of thought.

他们有不同的思维方式。

She was looking forward to a relaxed mode of life.

她当时期待着过一种悠闲的生活。

way v. 方法,方式,手段
〔辨析〕

普通用词,可指做某事或达成某事的方法,也可指某事发生的方式。

〔例证〕

What is your way to tackle this problem?

你处理这个问题的方式是什么?

Swimming is one way to lose weight.

游泳是减肥的一种方式。

He loved her in his own way.

他用他自己的方式爱她。

  • 词语搭配
  • 习语

approach与以下词性连用

n.

approach a problem

处理问题

adj.

different/new/novel approach

不同的/新的/新奇的方法

hands-on approach

亲身实践的方法

v.

adopt/take an approach

采取/使用方法

prep.

approach to something

针对某事的方法

n.

the carrot and (the) stick (approach)

胡萝卜加大棒;威逼利诱
if you use the carrot and stick approach , you persuade sb to try harder by offering them a reward if they do, or a punishment if they do not