单词 | applaud |
释义 | applaud —applaud /əˈplɔːd/ aep /-ˈplɑːd/ verb [I or T] (CLAP) ↑Verb Endings for applaud ► C1 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.» She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down• • • Extra 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.verb [T] FORMAL (PRAISE) ↑Verb Endings for applaud ► C2 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down |
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