acceptance
英[ək'sept(ə)ns]
美[ək'sɛptəns]
英英释意
- 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true;
- "he gave credence to the gossip"
- "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"
- 2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception;
- "its adoption by society"
- "the proposal found wide acceptance"
- 3. the state of being acceptable and accepted;
- "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
- 4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
- 5. banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
- 6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations;
- "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
- 7. the act of taking something that is offered;
- "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"
- "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"