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.
這位藝術家因未經許可挪用傳統設計而未署名而面臨批評。
R
setting aside money for a specific use
The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new playground.
委員會批准了為新遊樂場撥款的資金。
R
money set aside for a specific purpose
The government made an appropriation of $50,000 for road repairs.
政府撥款5萬美元用於道路維修。
translation
盜用, 撥款
詞形變化
Plural
appropriations