applaud: [15] English probably acquired this word directly from Latin applaudere, which meant literally ‘clap at’. It was a compound formed from the prefix ad- ‘to’ and the verb plaudere ‘clap’, source also of plaudit [17] and of explode, whose original sense seems to have been ‘drive from the stage by clapping’ (or, presumably, by any other signals of disapproval favoured by Roman audiences). => explode, plaudit
applaud (v.)
late 15c. (implied in applauding), "to express agreement or approval; to praise," from Latin applaudere "to clap the hands in approbation, to approve by clapping hands; to strike upon, beat," from ad "to" (see ad-) + plaudere "to clap" (see plaudit). Sense of "express approval of" is from 1590s; that of "to clap the hands" is from 1590s. Figurative sense arrived in English before literal. Related: Applauded; applauding.
实用例句
1. Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.
所有人起立为他不可磨灭的英勇之举鼓掌。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Thinking people on both sides will applaud this book.
双方的有识之士都会称赞这本书。
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3. He started to applaud and the others joined in.
他开始鼓掌，其他人也跟着鼓起掌来。
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4. The analysts applaud the cuts in marginal businesses, but insist the company must make deeper sacrifices.
分析家们赞同削减边缘业务，但坚持认为公司必须作出更大牺牲。
来自柯林斯例句
5. By the Lord, he could not even applaud feelingly as he would.
