applaud
v. 鼓掌; 稱讚,讚許
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...
觀眾邊笑邊鼓掌。
Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.
所有人起立為他不可磨滅的英勇之舉鼓掌。
When an attitude or action is ap-plauded, people praise it.
He should be applauded for his courage...
他的勇氣值得稱道。
This last move can only be applauded...
最後這招令人拍手叫絕。
1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
2. express approval of;
praise, applaud, commend, compliment
這些動詞均有"讚揚,表揚,稱讚"之意。
They applaud their favorite comedienne as she come on the stage.
當他們最喜歡的女喜劇演員登臺時,他們鼓掌歡迎.
I applaud the talent you've recruited.
對你招來的人材,我很欣賞.
At the end, his audience rose to applaud as for a piano virtuoso.
演講結束時, 觀眾們像對待鋼琴大師般齊身站起,為他鼓掌.
I applaud the graduates today for taking a much direct route to your degrees.
我為今天在座的各位同學感到高興--你們拿到學位可比我簡單多了.
I applaud you for your decision.
我讚佩你的決心.