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ovation

UK //əʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n//US //oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ovatio',原指古罗马的小型凯旋仪式,后演变为表示热烈欢迎或赞赏。

noun

❶ 指观众或听众长时间的热烈鼓掌或欢呼,通常表达对表演者或演讲者的高度赞赏和喜爱。

“The singer received a standing ovation after her breathtaking performance.”

(这位歌手在令人惊叹的表演后获得了全场起立鼓掌。)

“His speech was so inspiring that it ended with a thunderous ovation.”

(他的演讲如此鼓舞人心,结束时赢得了雷鸣般的掌声。)

同义词:applause, acclamation, cheering

常见短语

standing ovation — 指观众起立鼓掌,这是对表演者或演讲者最高级别的赞赏形式。

“The entire theater gave a standing ovation to the brilliant young pianist.”

(整个剧院的观众为这位才华横溢的年轻钢琴家起立鼓掌。)