sanctions
Произношение: [ˈsæŋkʃənz]
Слово
Контекст: «government action»
(noun) sanctions are actions taken by a country to punish another country, often by limiting trade or other interactions. It's like putting someone in timeout when they do something wrong.
Пример
The government imposed sanctions on the country to encourage them to change their behavior.
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Sanctions did not stop the country from continuing its activities.
Пример
What kind of sanctions are currently being enforced against that nation?
Контекст: «rules»
(noun) sanctions can also mean rules or penalties used to make sure people follow certain guidelines or laws, like a teacher giving a warning for breaking classroom rules.
Пример
The school has sanctions in place for students who cheat on tests.
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There were no sanctions for students who broke the rules, so everyone did as they pleased.
Пример
What sanctions does the school have for lateness?
Контекст: «approve»
(verb) to sanction something means to officially allow or approve it, like when a coach gives permission for a player to join the team.
Пример
The principal sanctioned the new school project.
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The committee did not sanction the proposed changes to the schedule.
Пример
Did the board sanction the new policy changes?
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