appeal
Meaning: To make a serious request; to be attractive; a legal challenge
The word 'appeal' has several meanings. It can mean to make an earnest request, often for help or money. It also means to be attractive or interesting to someone. In legal terms, it means to request a higher court to review a decision. The noun form refers to the request or attraction itself.
Examples
- The charity made an appeal for donations. 慈善机构呼吁捐款。La organización benéfica hizo un llamamiento para recaudar donativos.その慈善団体は寄付を呼びかけました。그 자선단체는 기부를 호소했습니다.
- The idea doesn't appeal to me at all. 这个想法对我完全没有吸引力。La idea no me atrae en absoluto.そのアイデアは全く私には魅力的ではありません。그 아이디어는 전혀 마음에 들지 않습니다.
- They decided to appeal against the court's decision. 他们决定对法院的判决提起上诉。Decidieron apelar contra la decisión del tribunal.彼らは裁判所の決定に対して控訴することにしました。그들은 법원의 결정에 대해 항소하기로 했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'apeler' meaning 'to call upon', from Latin 'appellare' (to address, to call by name), from 'ad-' (to) + 'pellare' (to drive). The legal sense of 'requesting a higher court review' dates from the 14th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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