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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

acclaim [ə'kleɪm]
  1. 1. vt. [frm] to be acclaimed (for/as sth) (因某事/作为某事而)受赞扬
  2. 2. noun [frm] to win {or} receive acclaim 受到赞扬

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

acclaim [əˈkleɪm]
  1. 1. vt. 大声赞扬高声赞许
    Highly acclaimed directors and producers are a dime a dozen in this town.
    这个城镇声名显赫导演制片人多得都不值钱了。
  2. 2. verb 拍手欢呼鼓掌喝彩
    The opera singer was acclaimed by her many fans.
    这个歌剧演唱家的许多歌迷掌声和欢呼声欢迎她。
  3. 3. n.[u] 赞许喝彩
    He lectured extensively, travelling a great deal and earning international acclaim.
    四处演讲,到过很多地方,并赢得国际赞誉
    The book met with modest acclaim.
    那本书受到适度的夸赞

Collins English-English Dictionary

acclaim [ə'kleɪm]
  1. 1. vt. [tr] to acknowledge publicly the excellence of (a person, act, etc)
  2. 2. vt. to salute with cheering, clapping, etc; applaud
  3. 3. vt. [tr] to acknowledge publicly that (a person) has (some position, quality, etc)
    they acclaimed him king
  4. 4. n an enthusiastic approval, expression of enthusiasm, etc
  5. 5. n [Etymology] C17: from Latin acclamare to shout at, shout applause, from ad- to + clamare to shout

Examples

Incredibly, He won critical acclaim。
他不可思议地赢得了批评家们的称赞。
The film received critical acclaim when it was released.
电影放映的时候获得了评论界的喝彩。
The play opened to universal acclaim.
这个节目受到普遍欢迎。
获得好评
win acclaim; earn favourable comment
他们的良好体育作风博得广泛的赞扬。
Their fine sportsmanship won widespread acclaim.
杂技演员的好身手让我们叹为观止。
We acclaim the consummate skill of the acrobats as the acme of perfection.
本届车展受到参观者交口称赞。
This year's auto exhibition received unanimous acclaim.

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