sanction
noun
Definitions of sanction noun
action(行動)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)
An official action, such as the cessation of trade, taken against a country to enforce international law.
制裁；懲罰
Numerous countries imposed sanctions on the nation due to its violent actions against its populace.
許多國家因該國對其人民的暴力行為而實施了制裁。
The trade and economic sanctions will be removed only if the invading country withdraws its forces.
只有在入侵國撤軍的情況下，貿易和經濟制裁才會解除。
The international community is contemplating harsher sanctions on the country to compel its compliance with international law.
國際社會正在考慮對該國實施更嚴厲的制裁，以迫使其遵守國際法。
penalty(處罰)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
A firm measure taken to enforce adherence to laws or rules, or a penalty imposed for non-compliance.
（為維護法律或規定而採取的）強硬措施；（對違反法律或規定者的）懲罰；處罰
Some instructors struggle to maintain classroom discipline without the implementation of realistic sanctions.
一些教師在沒有實施實際懲罰措施的情況下，難以維持課堂紀律。
The company imposed severe sanctions on employees who violated safety regulations.
公司對違反安全規定的員工實施了嚴厲的懲罰。
The player received sanctions for violating the sports regulations.
這名球員因違反體育規定而受到處罰。
approval(批准)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Formal approval or authorization, particularly in a legal or official context.
（尤指正式或法律上的）批准；許可
They sought to obtain formal sanction for the project.
他們試圖獲得該項目的正式批准。
The proposal requires the sanction of the committee.
這項提案需要委員會的批准。
The research cannot commence without the university’s sanction.
如果沒有大學的批准，這項研究無法開始。
verb
Definitions of sanction verb
allow(允許)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To formally authorize or give permission for something.
批准；認可；准許
The government hesitated to sanction intervention in the crisis.
政府對於是否批准介入危機猶豫不決。
They sanctioned the new construction project.
他們批准了新的建設項目。
The committee sanctioned the research study.
委員會批准了這項研究。