美[?vi:to?] 1 . The veto has been a traditional instrument of diplomacy for centuries.
幾個世紀以來否決權一直是外交上慣用的手段。
來自柯林斯例句
2 . An override of the veto appears unlikely.
看來推翻這項否決的可能性很小。
來自柯林斯例句
3 . The veto was a calculated political risk.
這項否決是一次精心策劃的政治冒險。
來自柯林斯例句
4 . The British government used its veto to block the proposal.
英國政府行使其否決權阻止了這項提案。
來自《權威詞典》
5 . Father put a veto upon our staying out late.
父親不許我們在外面逗留太晚.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
1.a vote that blocks a decision
2.the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
1.vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent;
The President vetoed the bill
2.command against;
I forbid you to call me late at night
