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源自拉丁语 'applaudere',由 ad-(向)和 plaudere(拍打)组成,15世纪进入英语。
❶ 通过拍手表示赞赏或认可,常用于演出、演讲等场合。也可引申为对某人行为或成就的公开赞扬。
“The audience applauded loudly after the performance.”
(演出结束后观众热烈鼓掌。)
“We should applaud her courage in speaking out.”
(我们应当赞扬她勇于发声的勇气。)
applaud someone for something — 因特定行为或成就而公开赞扬某人,强调具体原因。
“The mayor applauded the volunteers for their community service.”
(市长赞扬志愿者们为社区服务的贡献。)