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laud

UK /lɔːd/US /lɔd/

词源

源自拉丁语 'laudare',意为‘赞扬’或‘颂扬’,后经古法语 'lauder' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 公开赞扬或高度评价某人或某事,通常带有正式或热烈的语气。

“The critics lauded the director's innovative approach.”

(评论家们赞扬了导演的创新手法。)

“She was lauded for her contributions to science.”

(她因对科学的贡献而受到高度赞扬。)

同义词:praise, commend, applaud, acclaim, extol

noun

❶ 赞扬或颂扬的行为或言辞,常用于正式场合。

“The book received great laud from literary critics.”

(这本书获得了文学评论家的高度赞扬。)

“His speech was full of laud for the team's efforts.”

(他的演讲充满了对团队努力的赞扬。)

同义词:praise, accolade, commendation, tribute, homage

常见短语

sing the lauds of — 热情赞扬某人或某事,常用于表达极高的评价。

“He never stops singing the lauds of his favorite author.”

(他从不停止对他最喜欢的作家的热情赞扬。)