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agreement noun
⇨ agreement 1 (sign an agreement) ⇨ agreement 2 (be in agreement) ⇨ approval (secure the owners' agreement)agreement1 noun sign an agreement with sb 与某人签订协议be in agreement with sb 与某人看法一致 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ contract 另见contract条agreement ♦︎ deal ♦︎ settlement ♦︎ arrangement ♦︎ pact ♦︎ bargain ♦︎ understandingThese are all words for sth which two or more people or groups agree or promise. 这些词均表示双方或多方达成的约定或承诺。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an agreement / a deal / a settlement / an arrangement / a pact / a bargain / an understanding with sb◆an agreement / a deal / an arrangement / a pact / a bargain / an understanding between sb and sb◆an agreement / a deal / a settlement / an arrangement / a pact / an understanding on sth◆an agreement / a deal / a settlement / an arrangement / an understanding over sth◆under an agreement / a deal / an arrangement / a pact◆an agreement / an arrangement / a pact / an understanding that...◆an agreement / an arrangement / a pact to do sth◆an informal agreement / arrangement / understanding◆a political agreement / deal / settlement / arrangement / pact / bargain◆a financial agreement / deal / settlement / arrangement / bargain◆to have an agreement / an arrangement / a pact / an understanding◆to enter into an agreement / a deal / an arrangement / a pact◆to negotiate an agreement / a deal / a settlement / an arrangement / a pact◆to reach an agreement / a deal / a settlement / an arrangement / an understanding◆to make / sign an agreement / a deal / a pact◆to conclude an agreement / a deal / a settlement / a pact■ agreement [countable] something that two or more people or groups agree should happen or be done （双方或多方的）协议，协定，契约◆An agreement was finally reached between management and employees.劳资双方终于达成了协议。◆We are working towards a formal ceasefire agreement.我们正努力达成正式停火协定。◆The agreement will be legally binding.该协议将具有法律约束力。◆They had made a verbal agreement to sell.他们已达成口头销售协议。◆They had an agreement never to talk about work at home.他们约定在家绝不谈工作。■ deal [countable] an agreement, especially in business, on particular conditions for doing or buying sth （尤指商业）协议；交易◆The unions were ready to do a deal over pay.工会急于在工资问题上达成协议。◆The company expects to close the deal (= finish making it) in the first quarter of next year.公司指望能在明年第一季度达成这笔交易。◆The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached).这笔买卖没有谈成。◆I got a good deal on the car (= a good price).我这辆汽车买得很便宜。◆ (spoken) It's a deal!(= I agree to your terms).就这么说定了！◆This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do).这是我们达成的协议。 see also do a deal ⇨ negotiate ■ settlement [countable] an official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups; the conditions, or a legal document stating the conditions, on which money or property is given to sb （解决纷争的）协议；（关于钱财转让的）协议（书）◆There have been efforts to broker a peace settlement with the militia groups.为了与民兵组织达成和平协议已经作出很多努力了。◆Lawyers are seeking an out-of-court settlement.律师正寻求庭外和解。◆The house was put on the market as part of a divorce settlement.按照离婚协议，房子被出售。 see also settle ⇨ resolve ■ arrangement [countable, uncountable] an agreement that you make with sb that you can both accept, especially concerning the practical details of sth （尤指细节的）商定，约定◆The company has a special arrangement with the bank.该公司与银行有一项特殊约定。◆We can come to an arrangement over the price.我们可以就价格问题达成一项协议。◆Viewing of the property is only possible by arrangement with the owner.与房主约好才能看房。◆You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank.你事先与银行商妥，就可以在这里兑现支票。 see also arrange ⇨ organize ■ pact [countable] a formal agreement between two or more people, groups or countries, especially one in which they agree to help each other （双方或多方的）条约；（尤指）互惠协定◆He helped to negotiate a non-aggression pact between the two countries.他协助两国达成了互不侵犯条约。◆The two parties agreed on an electoral pact.两党达成了选举协定。◆She died with her lover in a suicide pact (= an agreement by two or more people to kill themselves at the same time).她和情人按照约定同时自杀身亡。■ bargain /ˈbɑːgən; NAmE ˈbɑːrgən/ [countable] an agreement between two or more people or groups to do sth for each other 协议；交易◆Finally the two sides struck a bargain.双方最终达成了协议。◆I've done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain.我已履约，希望你也能遵守协议。 see also bargain ⇨ negotiate verb NOTE 辨析 Pact or bargain?People make a pact when they both want the same thing and agree to help each other achieve it. People make a bargain when they want different things, but each agrees to do what the other wants in exchange for the other doing what they want. * pact指双方有相同目标，同意相互帮助以实现目标。bargain指双方目标不同，但是同意帮助对方实现目标以换取对方的帮助◆a non-aggression/suicide bargain ◆I expect you to keep your side of the pact. ■ understanding [countable, usually singular] an informal agreement between two people or groups （非正式的双方）协议◆We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work.我们最终就工作时间达成了一致意见。◆I thought you gave me the book on the understanding that I could keep it.我以为你给我那本书就是答应送给我了。 agreement2 noun sign an agreement with sb 与某人签订协议be in agreement with sb 与某人看法一致agreement ♦︎ unity ♦︎ consensus ♦︎ solidarity ♦︎ harmony ♦︎ consent ♦︎ in accord ♦︎ identity ♦︎ unanimityThese are all words for a situation in which people share opinions or feelings. 这些词均表示观点或感受一致。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆by agreement / consensus / consent◆in agreement / unity / harmony / accord◆in agreement / unity / solidarity / harmony / accord with sb / sth◆agreement / unity / consensus / solidarity / harmony / identity / unanimity among people◆agreement / unity / consensus / solidarity / harmony / identity between people◆agreement / consensus / solidarity / unanimity over sth◆agreement / consensus / unanimity about / on sth◆agreement / consensus / unanimity that...◆apparent agreement / unity / consensus / solidarity / harmony / consent / unanimity◆complete agreement / unity / consensus / harmony / accord / identity / unanimity◆common / general / unspoken agreement / consensus / consent◆political / social agreement / unity / consensus / solidarity / harmony■ agreement [uncountable] the state of sharing the same opinion or feeling （观点或感受）一致◆Are we in agreement about the price?我们对价格问题达成共识了吗？◆He nodded in agreement.他点头表示同意。◆The two sides failed to reach agreement.双方未能取得一致意见。◆There was broad agreement on what was needed.在需要什么这个问题上，已经取得广泛共识。OPP disagreement ⇨ debate ■ unity / /ˈjuːnəti/ / [uncountable, singular] the state of being in agreement and working together 团结一致◆Complete political unity is impossible to achieve.政治上完全的团结一致是不可能达到的。◆The dispute has destroyed unity among the workers.这场争论已经破坏了工人队伍的团结。OPP disunity ⇨ division 2 ■ consensus / /kənˈsensəs/ / [singular, uncountable] an opinion that all members of a group agree with 一致的意见；共识◆There is a general consensus among teachers about the need for greater security in schools.教师对必须加强学校的安保有普遍的共识。◆There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue.对这个问题的看法日趋一致。◆She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues.她擅长就敏感问题进行斡旋，从而达成共识。■ solidarity / /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti; NAmE ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/ [uncountable] support by one person or group for another because they share feelings, opinions or aims 团结；齐心协力；相互支持◆Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hunger strikers.举行示威游行以示对绝食抗议者的支持。ⓘ Solidarity is a term used especially in the context of strikes and industrial relations. * solidarity尤用于罢工和劳资关系语境中。■ harmony [uncountable] a state of peaceful existence and agreement 融洽；和睦◆These communities lived in greater harmony with the environment than modern urban societies.与现代都市社会相比，这些群落生活得与环境更加和谐。◆The measures are designed to promote racial harmony (= the peaceful coexistence of people of different races).这些措施旨在促进种族和睦。■ consent /kənˈsent/ / [uncountable] a situation in which a decision is made or an opinion is held by two or more people 同意；一致◆The marriage ended by mutual consent (= with the agreement of both husband and wife).夫妻双方同意结束婚姻关系。◆The museum bought the collection for $2 million, by common consent (= everyone thinks it is) a very good price.博物馆以200万元的价格买下了这批收藏品，大家一致认为这是个好价钱。■ in accord idiom (formal) in agreement 一致；符合◆This action would not be in accord with our policy.这一行动与我们的方针不符。◆Botanists are not in complete accord about how many species exist.植物学家对总共存在多少物种的看法并不完全一致。■ identity [uncountable] (rather formal) the state of feeling or being very similar to and able to understand sb/sth 认同；相同；一致◆The two companies started working together as a result of a clear identity of interest.由于利益明显一致，两家公司开始合作。◆The close identity between the fans and the team has been eroded.球迷与球队间彼此认同的关系已经受到损害。■ unanimity / /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/ / (rather formal, written) complete agreement about sth among a group of people 一致同意；全体赞同◆We won't all agree, but we need to achieve a degree of unanimity.不可能没有意见分歧，但我们需要取得一定程度的一致。▸ unanimous / /juˈnænɪməs/ / adjective ◆a unanimous vote / decision / verdict全体通过的表决／决定／裁决▸ unanimously adverb ◆The motion was passed unanimously.这一动议获一致通过。 approval noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ permission 另见permission条approval ♦︎ acceptance ♦︎ agreement ♦︎ favour ♦︎ assent ♦︎ blessing ♦︎ thumbs up ♦︎ acquiescenceThese are all words for allowing sth to happen, usually because you think it is a good thing. 这些词均表示许可、认可。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达认可的程度| acquiescence | ➔ | acceptance | ➔ | approval | ➔ | blessing | | | agreement | | favour | | thumbs up | | | assent | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆approval / acceptance / agreement / assent / thumbs up for sth◆with the approval / agreement / assent / blessing / acquiescence of sb◆full approval / acceptance / agreement / blessing◆widespread / total / tacit / prior approval / acceptance / agreement◆(the) official approval / acceptance / blessing◆to give your approval / your agreement / your assent / your blessing / the thumbs up to sth◆to get sb's approval / sb's acceptance / sb's agreement / sb's assent / sb's blessing / the thumbs up◆to secure approval / acceptance / agreement / assent / acquiescence◆to receive approval / acceptance / sb's assent / sb's blessing◆to gain approval / acceptance / agreement / assent◆to nod approval / agreement / your assent■ approval [uncountable] official permission for sth, especially a plan or request, that is given because the plan or request is considered good or good enough （尤指对计划或要求的）批准，通过，认可◆The treaty still required approval by the Senate.这个协定还须获得参议院的批准。◆The plan will be submitted for approval next month.该计划下个月将呈报批准。◆The offer is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it).这个提议须得到股东的批准。◆The project needs the bank's seal of approval (= official approval).该项目须获得银行的正式批准。 see also approve ⇨ agree 2 ■ acceptance [uncountable] approval of sth by the members of a group or people in general （小组成员或公众的）同意，认可◆A new theory emerged that quickly gained wide acceptance.一种新理论出现了，很快获得了广泛认可。◆The Assembly voted against acceptance of constitutional reform.议会投票表决反对宪法改革。OPP refusal , rejection ⇨ refusal see also accept ⇨ agree 2 ■ agreement [uncountable] approval of a request, especially by an individual or group of individuals who have special rights in the matter （尤指拥有某种权利的个人或群体的）应允，同意◆No images may be reproduced without the artist's agreement.未经画家本人同意画像不得翻印。◆The museum secured the agreement of the owners to the loan of the statue.博物馆获得雕像拥有者许可借出雕像。ⓘ Agreement is less official than approval: it is usually a matter for individuals, or all the members of a group acting as individuals, not as an official body. * agreement不如approval正式，通常指个人的认可，或团体成员以个人身份作出的认可，而非官方机构的认可。 OPP refusal ⇨ refusal see also agree ⇨ agree 2 ■ favour (BrE) (NAmE favor) [uncountable] support or approval for sb/sth, either from a particular group of people, or from a person or group in authority （某一群体、权威人士或组织的）支持，赞同◆The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people.关闭这条路的建议已经得到当地人的支持。◆The show has lost favour with viewers recently.近来这个节目已不再受到观众的追捧。◆It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again).看来蒂姆重新赢得了老板的欢心。■ assent / /əˈsent/ / [uncountable] (formal) the expression of approval or agreement; official approval of sth （官方的）同意，赞成◆There was a general murmur of assent.众人纷纷低声赞同。◆She gave her assent to publication.她同意出版。OPP dissent ⇨ debate ■ blessing [singular] approval of sth, especially when it is seen as a good thing and the person or group giving their approval wants it to succeed 赞同，许可（尤含赞许及祝福意味）◆This arrangement received the full blessing of the committee.这个安排获得了委员会的全体通过。■ thumbs ˈup idiom (rather informal) an expression of satisfaction with sth that sb has done, or approval of sth that they plan to do （对已做或将做之事的）翘拇指肯定，认可◆The programme is getting a big thumbs up from our target audience.这个节目获得我们目标观众的大力推崇。◆The government is likely to give the thumbs up to the merger.政府很有可能批准这个合并计划。ⓘ Thumbs up is nearly always used with the verbs get or give. * thumbs up几乎总是与动词get或give连用。 OPP thumbs down ⓘ If you give sth the thumbs down it means you are not satisfied with it or do not approve of it. * thumbs down意为不满意、不赞成◆The proposals were given the thumbs down.这些建议遭到拒绝。 ■ acquiescence / /ˌækwiˈesns/ / [uncountable] (formal) the fact of doing what sb wants or accepting their opinions, even if you do not really want to or are not sure that they are right 默认，默许，顺从（尽管不一定情愿）◆The best one can hope for is grudging acquiescence from the majority in the party.所能期待的最好结果是党内多数人无奈地默许。 see also acquiesce ⇨ agree 2 |