appropriation
US /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
1.
征用, 挪用
the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
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The appropriation of land by the government caused widespread protest.
政府征用土地引发了广泛抗议。
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Cultural appropriation is a sensitive topic in modern society.
文化挪用是现代社会的一个敏感话题。
2.
拨款, 拨付
the action of devoting money or assets to a special purpose
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The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new library.
委员会批准了新图书馆的资金拨款。
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The government's annual appropriation bill outlines spending for various departments.
政府的年度拨款法案概述了各部门的支出。