"appropriation" 怎么发音

word

US

əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

UK

ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

释义

Taking something for one's own use, often without permission. It can also mean the act of officially setting aside money for a specific purpose, especially by a government.

IPA 音标

美式英语

əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən

英式英语

ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən

简化发音

美式

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

英式

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

语境中听

The museum displayed art taken through appropriation during colonial times.

There was an appropriation of $1 million for the new park.

The artist was criticized for the appropriation of indigenous symbols.

Many debate whether appropriation of cultural dress is respectful or offensive.