56　applaud，cheer和clap

① applaud(praise esp. by striking one's hands together)(以鼓掌表示)赞扬，赞成或欢迎。

The audience applauded the singer for five minutes. 观众为那位歌唱家鼓掌长达5分钟。

I applaud your decision. 我赞成你的决定。

② cheer(shout in praise，approval or support)欢呼(表示赞扬、赞同或支持)。

They cheered the victory. 他们为胜利而欢呼。

③ clap(show one's approval by striking one's hands together quickly and loudly)赞成(用力猛烈鼓掌表示此意)。

The people in the theatre enjoyed the play and clapped loudly. 剧场中的观众喜爱这部戏剧，报以热烈掌声。