ovation

ovation — noun

1. a strong burst of clapping and cheering from a crowd to show admiration for a pe

1.名詞C2
釋義

a strong burst of clapping and cheering from a crowd to show admiration for a person, speech, or performance.

例句

The violinist received a long ovation after the final note.

pattern: receive an ovation

When Maya finished her speech, the whole hall gave an ovation.

pattern: give an ovation

同義詞
  • applause

    broader and more common, and it can be less intense than an ovation

  • acclaim

    more formal and broader, including public praise beyond clapping in the room

  • cheer

    often shorter and more voice-based, not always the long formal response of an ovation

反義詞
  • boos

    shows strong disapproval from a crowd

  • jeers

    mocking shouts instead of respectful praise

文法句型

give someone an ovation

receive an ovation

get a standing ovation

用法筆記

Usually follows verbs such as 'give', 'receive', or 'get', and it often appears in the phrase 'standing ovation'. Stronger and more special than ordinary 'applause', it suggests unusually warm public approval from a crowd.

常見錯誤

❌My manager gave me an ovation in a private meeting.
✅My manager praised me in a private meeting.
💡an ovation normally comes from a crowd, not one person alone.
❌The singer got ovation after every song.
✅The singer got an ovation after every song.
💡use an article because 'ovation' is a countable singular noun.