approach
verb
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/ us
/əˈproʊtʃ/approach verb (COME NEAR)
approach verb (DEAL WITH)
- We really ought to approach the problem in a more scientific manner.
- He approached the task in a very mature and systematic way.
- It's difficult to know how to approach such a complex situation.
- The new boss approaches staff discipline much more strictly.
- My two children have very different ways of approaching things.
approach verb (COMMUNICATE)
- The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her.
- Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental.
- PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company.
- At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached.
- He was in a snit this morning and I didn't dare approach him.
approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/ us
/əˈproʊtʃ/approach noun (DEALING WITH)
B2 [ C ]
a way of considering or doing something
（思考问题的）方式，方法，态度
Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.
到目前为止，我们还没有研究出任何解决这一问题的方法，所以我们得换一种思路了。
I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.
我刚读了一本非常有趣的书，它提供了一种对莎士比亚作品的全新解读方式。
Michael is always very logical in his approach.
迈克尔的处事方法一贯非常合情合理。
- The pilot was asked to slow his approach to the runway.
- Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.
- All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.
- We stood and watched the slow approach of the funeral procession.
- At the approach of the teacher, she quickly hid her magazine under the desk.
approach noun (COMING NEAR)
B2 [ C or U ]
