applause

【发音】

美 /ə'plɔz/ 英 /ə'plɔːz/

【翻译】

1. n. 鼓掌， 掌声

   英释:the sound of many people hitting their hands together and shouting, to show that they have enjoyed something

【记忆】

来自applaud(v. 鼓掌欢迎； 称赞)， ap ＋ plaud(鼓掌) → 鼓掌欢迎； 称赞

【例句】

1. She got a round of applause (= a short period of applause ) when she finished.

   她结束的时候获得一阵掌声。

【真题例句】

1. (2011.12 • CET4 • • 听力题)...Many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air...

【同、近义词】

1. n.欢呼，喝采；鼓掌欢迎

   acclamation/cheer/