assent

assent
[əˈsɛnt]
noun
  1. [mass noun]the expression of approval or agreement
    赞成，同意
    a loud murmur of assent.
    表示赞同的低语。
    he nodded assent.
    他点头同意。
    ■official agreement or sanction
    同意，批准
    the act was given the Royal Assent.
    此法案已获国王(或女王）批准。
verb
  1. [no obj.]express approval or agreement, typically officially
    (多指官方）赞同，同意
    the Prime Minister assented to the change.
    首相同意这一变更。
    [with direct speech]‘Guest house, then,’ Frank assented cheerfully.
    “那就去小客栈吧。”弗兰克欣然同意道。
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语源
  1. Middle English : from Old French as (s) enter (verb), as(s)ente (noun), based on Latin assentire, from ad- 'towards' + sentire 'feel, think'
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