approval

承認、許可

何かが行われることを正式に認めること。

やさしい英語で： Official permission for something to happen or be done.

• We need your approval.
• The council granted approval for the extension.
• Have they received approval to begin work?

使い方： approval for something (We need approval for the new building.); approval to do something (They received approval to open a clinic.); approval from someone (The project needs approval from the council.)

類義語： permission, authorization, consent

反対語： refusal, rejection

よく使う表現： official approval, get approval, approval for something, written approval

賛同、好意的な評価

人や物事を好ましく思い、支持していると示す反応。

やさしい英語で： A positive response showing that you like or support someone or something.

• He nodded in approval.
• She wanted to win her parents' approval.
• The audience showed its approval with loud applause.

使い方： approval of someone/something (Her smile showed approval of my choice.)

類義語： acceptance, support, praise

反対語： disapproval

よく使う表現： nod of approval, win someone's approval, show approval