the expression of approval or agreement
赞成,同意
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a loud murmur of assent 表示赞同的低语
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he nodded assent . 他点头同意。
 
official agreement or sanction
同意,批准
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the act was given the Royal Assent. 此法案已获国王(或女王)批准。
 
express approval or agreement, typically officially
(多指官方)赞同,同意
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the Prime Minister assented to the change 首相同意这一变更
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[with direct speech]
‘Guest house, then,’ Frank assented cheerfully. “那就去小客栈吧。”弗兰克欣然同意道。
 
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assentn.赞成;同意;批准
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assetn.物品;人才;品质;优点;资产
 
"Middle English:  from Old French 
