vt.

1. 赞成，同意；赞许[W]
   The professor does not approve the government's foreign policy.

   那位教授不赞成政府的外交政策。

2. 批准；认可
   The city council has now approved the scheme for the erection of a new public library.

   市议会业已核准建造一座新的公共图书馆的计划。

vi.

1. 赞成；赞许[W][（+of）]
   I'm afraid your parents won't approve of your going there.

   我担心你父母不会赞成你到那儿去。

v.

1. officially accept as satisfactory.
   ▸ (often approve of) believe that someone or something is good or acceptable.
2. archaic prove; show.