applaud
v. 鼓掌; 称赞,赞许
When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.
The audience laughed and applauded...
观众边笑边鼓掌。
Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.
所有人起立为他不可磨灭的英勇之举鼓掌。
When an attitude or action is ap-plauded, people praise it.
He should be applauded for his courage...
他的勇气值得称道。
This last move can only be applauded...
最后这招令人拍手叫绝。
1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
2. express approval of;
praise, applaud, commend, compliment
这些动词均有"赞扬,表扬,称赞"之意。
They applaud their favorite comedienne as she come on the stage.
当他们最喜欢的女喜剧演员登台时,他们鼓掌欢迎.
I applaud the talent you've recruited.
对你招来的人材,我很欣赏.
At the end, his audience rose to applaud as for a piano virtuoso.
演讲结束时, 观众们像对待钢琴大师般齐身站起,为他鼓掌.
I applaud the graduates today for taking a much direct route to your degrees.
我为今天在座的各位同学感到高兴--你们拿到学位可比我简单多了.
I applaud you for your decision.
我赞佩你的决心.