Definitions
n. the sound of people clapping to show approval
掌声；鼓掌
n. strong approval or praise for someone or something
赞许；赞扬
Example
The audience burst into applause as the curtain fell.
幕布落下时，观众爆发出热烈的掌声。
The proposal received widespread applause for making public transport more accessible to passengers with disabilities.
这项提案因让残障乘客更方便地使用公共交通而广受赞誉。
Collocations
- a round of applause
- thunderous applause
- burst into applause
Word family
- applaud (v.)
Usage tip
不可数；“一阵掌声”用 a round of applause。
FAQ
- What does applause mean?
- the sound of people clapping to show approval strong approval or praise for someone or something
- How is applause pronounced?
- UK /əˈplɔːz/, US /əˈplɔːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
