condone

/kənˈdəʊn/ (bre, ipa) · [kəndˈon] /kənˈdəʊn/ (ame, ipa) · [kəndˈon] /kən-ˈdōn/ (ame, mw)

condone — verb

  • condonepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • condoneshe / she / it
  • condonedpast simple
  • condoning-ing form

1. to show, by words or silence, that harmful or dishonest behaviour is acceptable

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to show, by words or silence, that harmful or dishonest behaviour is acceptable and does not deserve blame

例句

Nia refused to condone the coach's cruel jokes about younger players.

condone + noun phrase for bad behaviour

The principal said the school could not condone cheating during final exams.

condone + verb-ing for misconduct

同義詞
  • tolerate

    more general, and not always about moral wrongdoing

  • excuse

    often stresses giving a reason for the bad behaviour

  • overlook

    can suggest ignoring the problem rather than accepting it

反義詞
  • condemn

    openly says the behaviour is wrong

  • oppose

    focuses on resisting the action, not merely judging it

文法句型

condone + noun

condone + verb-ing

用法筆記

Usually used in formal criticism of behaviour such as cheating, violence, or corruption. It often suggests that silence or weak action amounts to approval.

常見錯誤

❌My parents condoned my choice of university.
✅My parents approved of my choice of university.
💡'Condone' is used for behaviour that is morally wrong or harmful, not for good or neutral choices.