sanction
/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
名词
制裁
Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom.
没有切实可行的处罚措施，有些教师难以维持课堂秩序。
（尤指正式或法律认可的）批准，许可
They tried to get official sanction for the plans.
他们想使计划获得正式批准。
/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
动词
批准，认可，准许
The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis.
政府不愿意批准对危机进行干预。