endorse
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1 write one´s name on the back of (esp a cheque) 在(尤指支票)的背面签字; 背书.
2
(a) write comments, etc in or on the back of (a document) 在(文件)的背面写评论; 批注(公文).
(b) (Brit) record details of a motoring offence in (a driving licence) 在(驾驶执照上)记录违章事项
He´s had his licence endorsed for dangerous driving. 他的驾驶执照上载有危险驾驶记录.
3 give one´s (official) approval or support to (a claim, statement, etc) (正式)赞同或支持(某要求、 言论等)
I am afraid I can´t endorse your opinion of the government´s record. 很抱歉, 你对政府功过的看法本人不敢苟同.
4 say in an advertisement that one uses and approves of (a product) 在广告上说本人使用并赞许(某产品)
Well-known sportsmen can earn large sums of money from manufacturers by endorsing clothes and equipment. 著名运动员在广告中替厂家宣传运动服装和器械, 可获得巨额报酬.