🇬🇧🇨🇳 consent - 同意 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "consent" ("同意"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Consent means saying “yes, that’s okay with me” before someone does something that affects you, like touching your things, your body, or using your ideas. It’s not consent if you feel scared, forced, tricked, or too confused to decide. Real consent is clear, happy, and can be changed to “no” at any time.
I gave consent to try Dad’s “famous” spinach smoothie, and now I have trust issues with both spinach and Dad.
My stomach did not give consent when my brain decided it would be fun to eat ice cream, pickles, and hot sauce together.
Grandma asked for my consent before posting my baby picture in a bathtub online, and I bravely said, “Absolutely not.”
I did not give my consent for my little brother to borrow my toothbrush as a sword in his pirate game.
In many places, doctors must get a patient’s consent before treatment—so I told mine, “I give consent, but only if I get two stickers and one lollipop.”
Tom needed a small surgery. The nurse placed a consent form on the tray and asked for consent. His sister read the consent, looked at Tom, and gave consent with a nod. The doctor asked again for clear consent. Tom signed the consent, breathed out, and smiled before the door closed.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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