To clap hands in approval
鼓掌；讚許
E.g.
The audience applauded the performer.
We applauded him for his courage.
The audience stood up to applaud.
She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.
| Base Form | applaud |
|---|---|
| Simple Past | applauded |
| Past Participle | applauded |
| 3rd Person Singular | applauds |
| -ing Form | applauding |
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