appropriation
🇺🇸
/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/
noun
R
taking something that belongs to someone else without permission
The artist faced criticism for his appropriation of traditional designs without credit.
这位艺术家因未经许可挪用传统设计而未署名而面临批评。
R
setting aside money for a specific use
The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new playground.
委员会批准了为新游乐场拨款的资金。
R
money set aside for a specific purpose
The government made an appropriation of $50,000 for road repairs.
政府拨款5万美元用于道路维修。
translation
盗用, 拨款
词形变化
Plural
appropriations