Wordiyoovation
🇬🇧 UK/әu'veiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
Prolonged and enthusiastic applause given to recognize an achievement or performance.
热烈鼓掌，欢呼喝彩
v.
To give someone prolonged enthusiastic applause.
向某人热烈鼓掌
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedovatroot
+
ionact, process, state
=ovation
Common Collocations
- 1.standing ovation起立鼓掌
- 2.thunderous ovation雷鸣般的掌声
Example Sentences
- 1.
The audience gave the talented performer a standing ovation lasting several minutes.
- 2.
The team received a thunderous ovation from the home crowd after winning the championship.
- 3.
Her groundbreaking research presentation earned a well-deserved ovation from peers.