with obj.(一般作 be acclaimed)
- praise enthusiastically and publicly称道; 赞誉:
the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success
会议相当成功, 为人称道
with obj.and complement he was acclaimed a great painter.他被誉为伟大的画家。
mass noun
- enthusiastic and public praise称道, 赞誉:
she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.
她因致力于民主而为人赞誉。
词源
early 17th cent. (in the sense 'express approval'): from Latin acclamare, from ad- 'to' + clamare 'to shout'. The change in the ending was due to association with CLAIM. Current senses date from the 17th cent.