/əˈplɔːd/🄰 vt.
1.(clap)+ person, speech向…鼓掌
They applauded him enthusiastically.他们热情地为他鼓掌。
2.(approve of)+ decision, effort, courage同意；赞同；认可
We applaud her determination.我们赞赏她的决心。
to applaud sb for sth
(praise)因某事而赞同某人
He should be applauded for his courage.他的勇气应得到认可。
3.(to show approval of)称赞；赞扬
Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.大家都起身对他令人难忘的英勇之举交口称赞。
🄱 vi.
(clap)鼓掌
The audience laughed and applauded.观众一边大笑一边鼓掌。