1. 同意;准许;批准
If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it.
e.g. He gave his assent to the proposed legislation...
他批准了提请审议的法案。
e.g. Without their assent a political settlement cannot be reached.
没有他们的同意,不可能达成政治上的和解。
2. 同意;赞成
If you assent to something, you agree to it or agree with it.
e.g. I assented to the request of the American publishers to write this book...
我同意了美国出版商的要求,答应写这本书。
e.g. 'But it's good grub,' he added. 'You're right,' Pantieri assented.
“但是伙食不错,”他补充道。“没错,”潘蒂埃里表示同意。