/əˈplɔːd/
applaud
(formal) to express praise for sb/sth because you approve of them or it 称赞；赞许；赞赏
~ sth
We applaud her decision.
我们称赞她的决定。
His efforts to improve the situation are to be applauded.
他为改善状况所作的努力应该受到赞许。
~ sb (for sth)
I applaud her for having the courage to refuse.
我赞赏她敢于拒绝。