sanction
n
1 [U] permission or approval for an action, a change, etc (對(duì)某種行動(dòng)、 變化等的)認(rèn)可, 批準(zhǔn)
The book was translated without the sanction of the author. 這本書未經(jīng)作者許可就給翻譯了.
The government gave its sanction to what the Minister had done. 政府對(duì)這位部長(zhǎng)的做法均已認(rèn)可.
These measures have the sanction of tradition, ie seem justified because they have often been taken before. 這些措施已約定俗成.
2 [C] reason that stops people disobeying laws, rules, etc 使人們不違背法律、 規(guī)定等的因素或約束力
Is prison the best sanction against a crime like this? 為遏止這類罪行, 監(jiān)禁手段是否是上策?
The fear of ridicule is a very effective sanction. 人們不做違法亂紀(jì)的事, 其中一個(gè)重要因素就是怕人恥笑.
3 measure taken to force a country to obey international law (迫使某國(guó)服從國(guó)際法的)處罰措施, 制裁
apply economic sanctions against a repressive regime 對(duì)一壓制人民的政體實(shí)行經(jīng)濟(jì)制裁. sanction, v [Tn, Tg, Tsg]
give one's permission for (sth); authorize or approve 同意(某事); 批準(zhǔn); 認(rèn)可
I can't sanction your methods. 我不能同意你的辦法.
Who sanctioned bombing the town? 是誰批準(zhǔn)轟炸那座城的?
They won't sanction our spending on this scale. 他們不會(huì)同意我們這麼大的開支.