applaud
名词 n.
动词 v.
英 /əˈplɔːd/
美 /əˈplɔd/
英文释义
名词 n.
- Applause; applauding.
- Plaudit.
动词 v.
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To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
— After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.
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To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
— Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).
词源 2
From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).
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