sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ I. vt. 批准，认可：The wrong use of the word is sanctioned by usage. 这词的误用已约定俗成了。‖II. n. ［u］ 1.批准，认可：Official sanction has not yet been given. 尚未获得正式批准。 2.约束因素，约束力：The best moral sanction is that of conscience. 最好的道德约束力是良心的约束力。 3.(pl.)国际制裁：economic/military sanctions 经济(军事)制裁；take sanctions against a country 对某国采取制裁The United Nations has decided to impose trade(economic) sanctions on the country. 联合国决定对该国进行贸易（经济）制裁。