applause

ap·plause

A0378700 (ə-plôz′)n.1. Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.2. Praise; commendation: a scientific discovery that won critical applause.

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[Medieval Latin applausus, from past participle of Latin applaudere, to applaud; see applaud.]

applause

(əˈplɔːz) nappreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands

ap•plause

(əˈplɔz)

n. 1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval or appreciation. 2. acclaim; acclamation. [1590–1600; < Medieval Latin applausus, Latin: beating of wings] ap•plau•sive (əˈplɔ sɪv, -zɪv) adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

applause - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands togetherclapping, hand clappingcommendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"ovation, standing ovation - enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)hand - a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand"handclap - a clap of the hands to indicate approvalround - an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause"

applause

noun ovation, praise, cheering, cheers, approval, acclaim, clapping, accolade, big hand, commendation, hand-clapping, approbation, acclamation, eulogizing, plaudit They greeted him with thunderous applause.

applause

noun1. Approval expressed by clapping:hand, ovation, plaudit.2. An expression of warm approval:acclaim, acclamation, celebration, commendation, compliment, encomium, eulogy, kudos, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, praise.

Translations

鼓掌鼓掌欢迎鼓掌赞成

applaud

(əˈploːd) verb to praise or show approval, by clapping the hands. to applaud a speech / a singer. 喝采或表示贊同 鼓掌欢迎，鼓掌赞成 apˈplause (-z) noun praise or approval, expressed by clapping. The President received great applause at the end of his speech. 用掌聲表示喝采或贊同 鼓掌欢迎，鼓掌赞成

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