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applaud

UK //əˈplɔːd//US //əˈplɔːd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'applaudere',由 ad-(向)和 plaudere(拍打)组成,15世纪进入英语。

verb

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。)

同义词:clap, cheer, praise, commend, acclaim

常见短语

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。)