applaud
verb uk/əˈplɔːd/ us/əˈplɑːd/
(CLAP)
C1 [ I or T ]鼓掌
to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise
You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic. 你真应该听听观众的掌声——那才叫掌声雷动。
She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech. 她演讲结束后，掌声持续了整整5分钟。
- More examples
- So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers.
- She made her exit from the stage to rapturous applause.
- It was several minutes before the applause died down.
- There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking.
- The concert hall resounded with cheers and applause.
(PRAISE)
C2 [ T ] formal赞许，称赞;赞成
to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision
We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue. 我们非常赞赏这一家人对此事保持沉默的决定。