approach
approach — 動詞
1. to get nearer to a place, person, or moment in time, so that the distance or gap
接近；靠近
在距離、時間或數量上越來越靠近
to get nearer to a place, person, or moment in time, so that the distance or gap between you and them is shrinking.
As the train approached the station, Mei gathered her bags from the rack.
火車接近車站時，美咲從架上拿下她的行李。
approach + [place] for physical movement nearer
A tall stranger approached our table and asked for the menu.
一位高個子陌生人走近我們的桌子，要了一份菜單。
transitive: approach + [person]
Winter was approaching, and the farmers in Hokkaido began storing firewood.
冬天快到了，北海道的農民開始儲存柴火。
The temperature is approaching forty degrees this afternoon in Tainan.
今天下午台南的氣溫接近四十度。
Pia slowed his bike as he approached the school crossing.
卡洛斯接近學校的斑馬線時放慢了腳踏車速度。
- near
more literary; often used for time ('night was nearing')
- draw near
phrasal, slightly formal
- come up to
informal, usually for people walking over
文法句型
approach + [place/person]
approach + [date/event]
用法筆記
Frequently transitive without a preposition: 'approach the door' (not 'approach to the door'). Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about literal or temporal nearness, not handling a problem.
常見錯誤
2. to start working on a task, problem, or subject in a particular way, choosing ho
處理；著手
用某種方式開始處理問題或任務
to start working on a task, problem, or subject in a particular way, choosing how you will think about it and what steps you will take.
Dr. Chen approached the budget cuts with calm logic and clear data.
陳醫師以冷靜的邏輯和清楚的數據處理預算刪減。
approach + [problem] + with + [attitude]
Our team approached the redesign by talking to ten regular customers first.
我們團隊先和十位常客聊過，再著手進行重新設計。
approach + [task] + by + [-ing]
Young teachers often approach classroom problems differently from older ones.
年輕老師處理課堂問題的方式常常和資深老師不同。
Vesna approached the math homework by drawing pictures of each question.
莉娜用畫圖來處理數學作業的每一道題目。
Dr. Patel's team approached the river pollution problem by testing water samples each week.
帕特爾博士的團隊每週採集水樣，著手處理河川污染問題。
文法句型
approach + [problem/task]
approach [something] with [attitude]
用法筆記
Object must be an abstract task, problem, subject, or topic — not a physical place. Distinguish from sense 1 (physical/temporal nearing): if you can replace with 'tackle' or 'handle', this is sense 2.
常見錯誤
3. to contact someone, in person, by phone, or in writing, because you want to ask
接洽；洽談
為了請求或提議而主動聯繫某人
to contact someone, in person, by phone, or in writing, because you want to ask for help, suggest a deal, or offer them something such as a job.
Zane was approached by a small publisher about turning his blog into a book.
一家小型出版社接洽馬可斯，想把他的部落格改編成書。
passive: be approached by [person] about [topic]
The Mayor approached three local banks for help paying flood damage.
市長接洽三家在地銀行，請求協助支付水災的損失。
approach + [group] + for + [thing]
Wen plans to approach her boss tomorrow about working from home on Fridays.
瑪雅打算明天找老闆談週五在家工作的事。
Several companies approached the young chef after her show on television.
電視節目播出後，好幾家公司主動接洽這位年輕主廚。
The literary agent approached three big publishers about Sofia's first novel last week.
上週這位文學經紀人接洽了三家大型出版社，洽談蘇菲亞的第一本小說。
- contact
neutral, any reason
- get in touch with
informal, casual reasons
- sound out
informal; testing reaction before a formal request
文法句型
approach + [person/group] + about + [topic]
be approached by + [person]
用法筆記
Frequently passive ('was approached by'). The reason for contact is usually given by 'about + topic' or 'for + thing'. Distinguish from sense 2: here the object is a person you talk to, not a problem you work on.
常見錯誤
approach — 名詞
1. the particular way that someone chooses to think about, study, or deal with a to
方法；做法
處理事情或思考問題的特定方式
the particular way that someone chooses to think about, study, or deal with a topic, task, or problem — including the steps they take and the attitude they bring.
Our school uses a hands-on approach to teaching young children science.
我們學校用實作的方法教低年級小朋友自然科學。
approach + to + [topic]
Dr. Citlali's gentle approach made nervous patients feel safe in the dental chair.
田中醫師溫和的做法讓緊張的病人在牙科椅上感到安心。
[adjective] + approach
We need a fresh approach to the traffic problem in central Taipei.
我們需要新的方法來處理台北市中心的交通問題。
The two coaches have very different approaches to training their swimmers.
兩位教練訓練游泳選手的做法非常不一樣。
A step-by-step approach works best when teaching kids to ride a bike.
教小孩騎腳踏車時，循序漸進的方法效果最好。
文法句型
approach to + [topic]
[adjective] + approach
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'to + topic' (not 'of'). Distinguish from sense 2 (physical arrival) and sense 5 (request): this is purely about method or attitude.
常見錯誤
2. the act of getting closer to a place, a person, or a point in time — for example
到來；逼近
逐漸靠近某地、某人或某時刻
the act of getting closer to a place, a person, or a point in time — for example, a plane lining up to land, or winter getting nearer.
The pilot announced the plane's approach to Narita Airport over the speaker.
機長透過廣播宣布班機正在接近成田機場。
the approach of [aircraft/place]
With the approach of summer, the beaches in Kenting filled up again.
隨著夏天的到來，墾丁的海灘又擠滿了人。
with the approach of + [season]
The deer froze at the hunter's quiet approach through the dry leaves.
獵人安靜地踏過乾葉走近時，鹿瞬間僵住不動。
Sailors watched the approach of the storm from the harbour wall.
水手們從港口的牆上看著暴風雨逼近。
On Grandpa's approach to the gate, the old farm dog jumped up barking happily.
爺爺一走近大門，農場的老狗就開心地跳起來汪汪叫。
文法句型
the approach of + [event/person]
on [someone's] approach
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of + [thing/event]'. Used both for physical arrival (a person, plane, vehicle) and for time (a season, a deadline). Distinguish from sense 1 (method): here you cannot replace it with 'way of doing'.
常見錯誤
3. a road, path, or other route by which you reach a particular place, especially t
通道；入口路
通往某地的道路或路徑
a road, path, or other route by which you reach a particular place, especially the last part just before you arrive.
Tall pine trees lined the approach to the old country house.
高大的松樹排列在通往那棟老鄉間別墅的入口路兩旁。
approach + to + [place]
Police closed all approaches to the bridge after the accident at dawn.
天剛亮的事故發生後，警方封閉了通往大橋的所有通道。
plural: approaches to [place]
The narrow approach to the temple was paved with smooth grey stones.
通往寺廟的窄路鋪著平滑的灰色石板。
Snow blocked the steep approach to the mountain hut for two weeks.
大雪封住了通往山屋的陡峭通道，長達兩週。
Visitors should use the side approach, since the main gate is shut.
正門關閉，訪客請走側邊的入口路。
- driveway
specifically for cars at houses
- access road
more technical, often for highways or buildings
- path
narrower; usually for walkers
文法句型
approach to + [place]
[adjective] + approach
用法筆記
Refers to the physical path itself, not the act of moving along it (that is sense 2). Often plural ('approaches') for places with several entry routes.
4. the thing that comes closest in nature or quality to another thing you have just
最相近者
和某事物最相似的東西
the thing that comes closest in nature or quality to another thing you have just mentioned, when nothing matches it exactly.
This little café is the closest approach to a Parisian bakery in our town.
這家小咖啡館是我們鎮上最接近巴黎麵包店的地方。
closest approach to + [noun]
The Blue Owls' rusty van was the nearest approach to a tour bus the band could afford.
藍貓頭鷹樂團那台生鏽的廂型車，是他們負擔得起、最接近巡演巴士的東西。
nearest approach to + [noun]
Aunt Rosa's stew is the closest approach to my grandmother's cooking I have tasted.
羅莎阿姨的燉肉是我吃過最接近奶奶手藝的味道。
A wooden xylophone is the nearest approach to a piano in many village schools.
在許多鄉村學校，木琴是最接近鋼琴的樂器。
- approximation
more formal; often for numbers and science
- equivalent
stronger, suggests matching in role
文法句型
the closest/nearest approach to + [noun]
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'closest' or 'nearest', and followed by 'to + noun'. Used when admitting that nothing is a perfect match.
5. an act of contacting a person or organisation, often as an opening move, in orde
接洽；提議
主動聯繫他人提出請求或合作
an act of contacting a person or organisation, often as an opening move, in order to request help, propose a deal, or offer them work.
The author rejected three approaches from publishers before signing with a small press.
這位作家拒絕了三家出版社的接洽，最後與一家小出版社簽約。
approaches + from + [person]
The school made a careful approach to local farmers about lunch supplies.
學校謹慎地接洽當地農民，討論午餐食材的供應。
make an approach to + [person]
Quiet approaches to the minister had failed, so the union called a public protest.
私下接洽部長已經失敗，工會於是發動公開抗議。
Two approaches by the rival club were turned down by the young striker.
競爭對手球隊兩次接洽，都被這位年輕前鋒回絕。
文法句型
approach to + [person/group]
make an approach to + [person]
用法筆記
Formal in tone; common in business, journalism, and diplomacy. Distinguish from sense 1 (method): here you can replace 'approach' with 'offer' or 'request', not with 'method'.