appropriation
appropriation
ap∙pro∙pri∙a∙tion / əˌproprɪˈeʃən ; əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən /
◙noun [C,U] [formal]
1. the process of saving money for a special purpose, or the money that is saved, especially by a business or government
• 拨款:
▪ [+of]
»the appropriation of $2 million for the new hospital
用于新医院的二百万美元拨款
2. the act of taking control of something without asking permission
• 擅用; 私占:
▪ [+of]
»the appropriation of company property
侵吞公司财产
