applause
UK [ə'plɔ:z] US [-'plɑ:z] noun uncountable
ADVANCED
■when people clap their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech 鼓掌（对演出或演讲等表示赞赏）•His speech met with (= received) loud applause.他的讲话赢得热烈的掌声。 •So let's have a round of applause, please, for (= please applaud) a very lovely and talented young lady who is going to sing for us.好，让我们热烈鼓掌，欢迎一位集美丽与才华于一身的年轻女士为我们演唱。 |