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单词 ovation
释义

ovation

/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n /
noun
1A sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause: the performance received a thundering ovation...
  • It also boasts the kind of ending that encourages an ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
  • York-based steel band Steel Expression added a modern twist to some festive classics and their version of Sleigh Ride received a long ovation from the audience.
  • Their singing was beautiful and they received a rapturous ovation from the audience.

Synonyms

round of applause, applause, handclapping, clapping, cheering, cheers, bravos, acclaim, standing ovation, acclamation, praise, plaudits, laurels, tribute, accolade, bouquets
informal (big) hand
rare laudation, extolment
2 Roman History A processional entrance into Rome by a victorious commander, of lesser honour than a triumph.

Origin

Early 16th century (in sense 2): from Latin ovatio(n-), from ovare 'exult'. The word had the sense 'exultation' from the mid 17th to early 19th century.

Rhymes

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