1530s, in the Roman historical sense, from Middle French ovation or directly from Latin ovationem (nominative ovatio) "a triumph, rejoicing," noun of action from past participle stem of ovare "exult, rejoice, triumph," probably imitative of a shout (compare Greek euazein "to utter cries of joy"). In Roman history, a lesser triumph, granted to a commander for achievements insufficient to entitle him to a triumph proper. Figurative sense of "burst of enthusiastic applause from a crowd" is first attested 1831.
实用例句
1. When she walked onstage she was given a standing ovation.
当她走上台时，观众起立鼓掌欢迎。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The final piece won her a rapturous ovation from the audience.
最后一支曲子为她赢得了观众的热烈掌声.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. She received a tremendous ovation.
她受到了极其热烈的欢迎.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Mr Gould was given a standing ovation and loud cheers when he finished his speech.
古尔德先生结束演讲后，全场起立鼓掌并热烈欢呼。
来自柯林斯例句
5. They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation.
