applaud /əˈplɔːd/ CET4 TEM4 ( applauding, applauded, applauds )

• 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

  例：

  The audience laughed and applauded.

  观众欢笑并且鼓掌。

• 2. 

  V-T When an attitude or action is applauded, people praise it. 称赞

  例：

  He should be applauded for his courage.

  他应该因其勇气而受到称赞。

  例：

  This last move can only be applauded.

  这最后的举措不得不受到称赞。