英语词汇“clapometer”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

clapometer

/klaˈpɒmɪtə/ /kləˈpɒmɪtə/

originally and chiefly British

noun

Any of various devices used to measure the volume (and duration) of an audience's applause, and hence to gauge enthusiasm or popularity.

Originally and most notably an instrument devised by Hughie Green, Canadian-born television presenter, and popularized on his British television talent contest ‘Opportunity Knocks’, which ran from 1956 to 1978..

1970s; earliest use found in TV Times. From clap + -ometer.

单词	clapometer
释义	clapometer /klaˈpɒmɪtə/ /kləˈpɒmɪtə/ originally and chiefly British noun Any of various devices used to measure the volume (and duration) of an audience's applause, and hence to gauge enthusiasm or popularity. Originally and most notably an instrument devised by Hughie Green, Canadian-born television presenter, and popularized on his British television talent contest ‘Opportunity Knocks’, which ran from 1956 to 1978.. Origin 1970s; earliest use found in TV Times. From clap + -ometer.
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