Question

applaud

---

ap∙plaud / əˈplɔd ; əˈplɔ:d /
◙verb
1. [I,T] to hit your open hands together to show that you have enjoyed a play, concert, speaker etc
• （为…）鼓掌;
【SYN】 clap
 »Theaudience applaudedloudly.
  观众掌声雷动。
 »A crowd of 300 supporterswarmly applaudedher speech.
  300 名支持者为她的演讲热烈鼓掌。
2. [T] [formal] to express strong approval of an idea, plan etc
• 称赞，赞许:
 »Iapplaudthedecisionto install more security cameras.
  我为安装更多监控摄像机的决定拍手叫好。
 »applaud sb for sth
 »She should be applauded for her honesty.
  她的诚实应当受到赞许。