appropriation
US /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
徵用, 挪用
the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
範例:
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The appropriation of land by the government caused widespread protest.
政府徵用土地引發了廣泛抗議。
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Cultural appropriation is a sensitive topic in modern society.
文化挪用是現代社會的一個敏感話題。
2.
撥款, 撥付
the action of devoting money or assets to a special purpose
範例:
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The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new library.
委員會批准了新圖書館的資金撥款。
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The government's annual appropriation bill outlines spending for various departments.
政府的年度撥款法案概述了各部門的支出。
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