acclaim
acclaim — 名詞
1. strong, openly expressed admiration that many people share for a person or piece
讚譽；好評
公開廣泛表達的高度讚揚
strong, openly expressed admiration that many people share for a person or piece of work, often shown through reviews, awards, or public recognition.
Dimitri's first novel won wide acclaim from book critics across Europe.
Dimitri 的第一本小說在歐洲各地獲得書評家廣泛的讚譽。
collocation: win / receive / earn + acclaim
The young chef earned international acclaim for her work at a small Taipei restaurant.
這位年輕主廚因為在台北一間小餐廳的表現而贏得國際好評。
pattern: acclaim for + noun
Despite great critical acclaim, the film sold very few tickets in its first week.
儘管獲得極高的影評讚譽，這部電影上映第一週票房卻很差。
The documentary about migrant workers met with loud acclaim at the Berlin festival.
這部關於外籍移工的紀錄片在柏林影展獲得熱烈的好評。
Dr. Olu's research on coral reefs has brought him acclaim among marine scientists.
Olu 博士關於珊瑚礁的研究讓他在海洋科學界備受讚譽。
- praise
everyday word; not necessarily public or widespread
- recognition
neutral; can mean simply being noticed, not always praised
- applause
literally clapping, but also figurative public approval
- kudos
informal; usually for a single act rather than a body of work
- criticism
negative judgment; opposite when acclaim means positive reviews
- condemnation
stronger; public disapproval rather than private criticism
文法句型
acclaim for + noun
to + noun's + acclaim
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable and almost always positive in tone. Frequently appears in fixed collocations such as 'critical acclaim', 'win/receive/earn acclaim', and 'to (great/wide) acclaim'. Rare in casual speech; common in reviews, news headlines, and award contexts.
常見錯誤
acclaim — 動詞
1. to openly say or show, especially in newspapers, reviews, or speeches, that some
盛讚；讚揚
在媒體或公開場合大力稱許某人或作品
to openly say or show, especially in newspapers, reviews, or speeches, that someone or something is excellent, often calling them a particular kind of success.
Critics acclaimed Aiko's debut album as the year's most exciting new sound.
影評人盛讚 Aiko 的首張專輯是今年最令人興奮的新聲音。
pattern: acclaim somebody/something as + noun
The young pianist was acclaimed across Asia after her concert in Tokyo.
這位年輕鋼琴家在東京的音樂會後，受到全亞洲的公開稱讚。
passive: be acclaimed (across / throughout + place)
Her novel about life in rural Taiwan has been acclaimed by readers around the world.
她那本描寫台灣鄉村生活的小說，受到全世界讀者的盛讚。
Newspapers acclaimed the doctor for saving children during the floods.
報紙公開讚揚這位醫師在水災期間救助孩童的義舉。
The audience stood and acclaimed the singer at the end of the song.
歌曲結束時，全場觀眾起立向這位歌手喝采致敬。
文法句型
acclaim somebody/something as + noun
be acclaimed for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive: 'be acclaimed (as / for / by)…'. Subject of the active form is usually a public voice — critics, newspapers, fans, or 'the audience' — not a private individual. Distinguish from 'praise', which has no requirement of being public or widely shared.