clapping

clapping — noun

1. the noise or activity made when many people repeatedly bring their palms togethe

1.名詞A2
釋義

the noise or activity made when many people repeatedly bring their palms together, usually to praise a performer or celebrate something they enjoyed.

例句

Loud clapping filled the hall after Niran finished his violin solo.

subject + filled + place: typical applause-scene frame

The clapping went on for almost five minutes after the curtain fell.

duration phrase: 'went on for'

同義詞
  • applause

    more formal; usually written or used in reviews and reports

  • ovation

    long, very enthusiastic clapping, often standing

  • cheering

    includes shouts and cries, not only hands

反義詞
  • booing

    showing disapproval with sound, the opposite reaction

  • silence

    no audience reaction at all

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable: say 'loud clapping', not 'a clapping'. For a single hand-strike sound, use the countable noun 'clap' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I heard a clapping behind me.
✅I heard clapping behind me.
💡uncountable, no article 'a'.
❌The clappings lasted a long time.
✅The clapping lasted a long time.
💡no plural form.