applaud

1. V-T/V-I When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example, when they have enjoyed a play or concert. 鼓掌

The audience laughed and applauded. 觀衆(zhòng)歡笑竝且鼓掌。

2. V-T When an attitude or action is applauded, people praise it. 稱(chēng)贊

He should be applauded for his courage. 他應(yīng)該因其勇氣而受到稱(chēng)贊。

This last move can only be applauded. 這最後的擧措不得不受到稱(chēng)贊。