acclamation

UK/,æklə'meɪʃ(ə)n/US/.æklә'meiʃәn/

Definitions

Loud and enthusiastic approval or applause.

欢呼；喝彩

Approval expressed by a shout of agreement rather than a formal vote.

（以欢呼方式的）无异议通过／当选

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

ac-to, toward

clamcry out, shout, call

-ationsuffix

=acclamation

Noun of acclaim (ac- toward + clam + -ation). Besides 'enthusiastic praise,' it keeps an old voting sense: 'elected by acclamation' means approved by a shout, with no formal ballot.

Root claim still carries 24 more words

Common Collocations

1.with acclamation以欢呼
2.elected by acclamation以欢呼方式当选

Example Sentences

1.
The proposal was greeted with acclamation.
2.
She was elected chairperson by acclamation.

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