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1. approach

①（v）靠近、接近、臨近

📌def：to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount.

📝e.g. I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.

②（n）方式、方法、態度

📌def：a way of considering or doing something.

📝e.g. Michael is always very logical in his approach.

2. scratchy（adj）有刮痕的

📌def：A scratchy record, etc. has scratches on it so it makes unpleasant noises when it is played.

📝e.g. We spent the evening listening to her scratchy old jazz records.

3. appropriate

①（adj）適當的、恰當的、合適的

📌def：suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.

📝e.g. Is this film appropriate for small children?

②（v）挪用、佔用、盜用、侵吞

📌def：to take something for your own use, usually without permission.

📝e.g. He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money.

4. acknowledge（v）承認、認可…屬實或存在

📌def：to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something.

📝e.g. You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.

5. formality（n）禮節、俗套、例行公事

📌def：something that has to be done but has no real importance.

📝e.g. You'll have to sign the visitors' book, but it's just a formality.

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