Definitions
v. Clap your hands to show enjoyment or approval.
鼓掌；喝彩
v. Express strong approval of someone or something.
称赞；赞许
Example
Everyone applauded when the young dancer finished her performance.
年轻舞者表演结束时，所有人都鼓起了掌。
Environmental groups applauded the council's decision to protect urban wetlands from further commercial development.
环保团体赞许市政委员会保护城市湿地、避免其受到进一步商业开发影响的决定。
Collocations
- applaud a performance
- applaud a decision
- applaud someone's efforts
Word family
- applause (n.)
Synonyms
- clap
- praise
Antonyms
- boo
Usage tip
可直接接人或事；applause是不可数名词。
FAQ
- What does applaud mean?
- Clap your hands to show enjoyment or approval. Express strong approval of someone or something.
- How is applaud pronounced?
- UK /əˈplɔːd/, US /əˈplɔːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
