approach

1. V-T/V-I When you approach something, you get closer to it. 走近

He didn't approach the front door at once. 他没有立即走近前门。

When I approached, they grew silent. 当我走近时，他们变得沉默了。

2. N-COUNT Approach is also a noun. 走近

At their approach the little boy ran away and hid. 当他们走近时，那个小男孩跑开了并藏了起来。

3. V-T If you approach someone about something, you speak to them about it for the first time, often making an offer or request. 与…接洽[no cont]

When Brown approached me about the job, my first reaction was of disbelief. 当布朗为这份工作找我时，我的第一反应是不相信。

He approached me to create and design the restaurant. 他来找我创办并设计那家餐馆。

4. N-COUNT Approach is also a noun. 接洽

There had already been approaches from buyers interested in the whole of the group. 已经有一些对整个集团感兴趣的买主来接洽了。

5. V-T When you approach a task, problem, or situation in a particular way, you deal with it or think about it in that way. 处理

The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way. 该银行已经务实地处理了这个问题。

6. V-I As a future time or event approaches, it gradually gets nearer as time passes. 临近

As autumn approached, the plants and colours in the garden changed. 秋天渐近，花园里的植物与色调发生了变化。

7. N-SING Approach is also a noun. 临近

...the festive spirit that permeated the house with the approach of Christmas. …随着圣诞节的临近而弥漫在这所房子里的节日气氛。

8. V-T As you approach a future time or event, time passes so that you get gradually nearer to it. 逐渐接近 (某时间或事件)

There is a need for understanding and cooperation as we approach the summit. 在我们即将参加峰会之际需要理解与合作。

9. V-T If something approaches a particular level or state, it almost reaches that level or state. 几乎达到 (某水平或状态)

Oil prices have approached their highest level for almost ten years. 石油价格已几乎达到近十年来的最高水平。

10. N-COUNT An approach to a place is a road, path, or other route that leads to it. 路径

The path serves as an approach to the boathouse. 这条小路是通向那个船库的一条路径。

11. N-COUNT Your approach to a task, problem, or situation is the way you deal with it or think about it. 方式

We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information. 我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。