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. 觀眾歡笑并且鼓掌。

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

He should be applauded for his courage. 他應該因其勇氣而受到稱贊。

This last move can only be applauded. 這最后的舉措不得不受到稱贊。