give the nod

释义

1. 1

   give sb / sth the nod

   允许；对…表示同意

   to give permission for sth; to agree to sth

   We've been given the nod to expand the business.我们得到允许扩大企业规模。

2. 2

   give sb / sth the nod

   挑选

   to choose sb for sth

电影里这样说 · 3 部

• His father gives him a confident nod.National Theatre Live: Prima Facie2022
• Give me a nod. That's good. Maybe even a verbal confirmation.Lady Bird2017
• Baby? Can you give us a nod? Can you nod your head for us, please?Prisoners2013

在完整场景里学

• 初步举证2022
  • 装傻让证人说漏嘴：play it cool（把激动按住）
  • 律师诱证人入套：blood in the water（破绽已露）
  • 回家报赢挨追问：What's new?（有什么新鲜的）

同一词条的短语

• have a nodding acquaintance with
• nod off
• get the nod
• a nod and a wink
• on the nod