applaud/applause

applaud /əˈplɔ:d/ vi. & vt. 1. 鼓掌，喝彩；向…鼓掌，向…喝彩：The audience warmly applauded when the performance came to the end. 当演出接近尾声时，观众热烈鼓掌。The audience warmly applauded the performers. 观众向演员们热烈鼓掌。2.称赞，赞许：I applaud your decision. 我赞许你的决定。［考句］The schoolmaster applauded the girl’s bravery in his opening speech. 校长在开幕词中赞扬了这个女孩的勇敢。

applause /əpˈlɔ:z/ n. ［u］ 鼓掌欢迎，喝彩：When the show ended, stormy applause broke out. 表演结束的时候，响起了暴风雨般的掌声。