disapproving
disapproving — 形容詞
1. expressing the opinion that someone or something is not good, not right, or not
不認同的
顯露不認同或譴責態度的
expressing the opinion that someone or something is not good, not right, or not acceptable.
Indra gave her son a disapproving frown when he asked for more cake.
當兒子再要一塊蛋糕時，Indra 對他露出不以為然的皺眉。
attributive: disapproving + [facial expression noun]
The teacher's voice grew disapproving as the students kept whispering during the test.
學生在考試中持續竊竊私語，老師的語氣變得越來越責備。
predicative: become disapproving
Élise shot a disapproving glance at Cyrus when he interrupted their grandmother again.
當 Cyrus 再次打斷祖母說話時，Élise 投以不以為然的眼神。
Xiu's father was strongly disapproving of her plan to drop out of college.
Xiu 的父親強烈反對她從大學休學的計畫。
Paloma read the email in a disapproving tone that made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
Paloma 以責備的語氣讀那封信，讓會議現場的每個人都感到不自在。
- critical
broader; can mean carefully analytical, not only negative
- censorious
formal; suggests strong moral judgement and severe tone
- reproachful
implies hurt or disappointment in addition to judgement
文法句型
a disapproving + [noun]
look/be disapproving
用法筆記
Frequently modifies words for facial expressions, sounds, or manner (look, glance, frown, tone, voice). In predicative position, typically followed by 'of + noun/gerund'.
常見錯誤
disapproving — 動詞
1. to think that someone's actions or a situation are wrong or bad, and to feel or
不贊同；反對
覺得他人言行不對而表達否定看法
to think that someone's actions or a situation are wrong or bad, and to feel or show this opinion.
Zola's parents strongly disapprove of her boyfriend because he dropped out of school.
Zola 的父母強烈不贊同她的男朋友，因為他從學校輟學了。
pattern: disapprove of + [person]
Maeve disapproved of the way her sister spoke to the waiter at dinner.
Maeve 不贊同姐姐晚餐時對服務生說話的方式。
pattern: disapprove of + [the way] clause
Many of the villagers disapproved of building a new factory near the river.
許多村民反對在河邊興建新工廠。
Jason knew his grandfather would disapprove if he came home with a tattoo.
Jason 知道如果自己帶著刺青回家，祖父一定會不贊同。
Talia tried not to disapprove openly of her colleague's parenting choices.
Talia 努力不公開表達對同事教養方式的不認同。
- approve of
direct opposite; agree with or support
- endorse
stronger positive; publicly support
文法句型
disapprove of + [noun]
disapprove of + [gerund]
用法筆記
Almost always used with the preposition 'of' before the thing judged. Unlike 'dislike', 'disapprove' carries a sense of moral or social judgement, not just personal preference.
常見錯誤
2. to officially refuse to accept a plan, request, or application, often by a perso
駁回；否決
正式拒絕計畫、申請或提案
to officially refuse to accept a plan, request, or application, often by a person or body in authority.
The committee disapproved Samir's funding request because his budget was missing key details.
委員會駁回 Samir 的經費申請，因為他的預算缺少關鍵細節。
pattern: [authority] disapproved + [request/application]
The board disapproved the merger after three days of heated debate.
經過三天激烈辯論，董事會否決了這樁合併案。
transitive: direct object is the proposal being rejected
Christopher's loan application was disapproved by the bank's risk officer.
Christopher 的貸款申請被銀行的風險專員駁回。
The principal disapproved the trip because the school could not arrange enough adult supervisors.
校長否決了這次旅行，因為學校無法安排足夠的成人陪同。
文法句型
disapprove + [noun: plan/request/application]
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 1: this sense takes a direct object (no 'of') and is mainly used in formal, institutional contexts. Compare 'The board disapproved the merger' (rejected it) with 'The board disapproved of the merger' (felt negatively about it but may not have voted against it).