Definition (Cambridge Dictionary): to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise. （鼓掌，赞扬，指因精湛表演或某种行为得到别人的赞许，大声叫好或热烈鼓掌）

Example:

The boss applauded my efforts by praising my work.

老板表扬了我的工作，对我的努力表示赞许。

She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.

她演讲结束后，掌声持续了整整5分钟。

Definition (Cambridge Dictionary): to formally praise someone or something. （为正式用词，用于对具体功绩或成就表示嘉奖，通常指上级对下级、长辈对晚辈的赞赏）

Example:

The teacher commended the student for doing well on the exam.

老师表扬学生们的考试成绩优异。

The judge commended her for/on her bravery.

法官称赞了她的勇敢。

Definition (Cambridge Dictionary): to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing.（一般用词，用于对某人的优秀品质表示钦佩羡慕;赞颂，赞美）

Example:

A supervisor praised the employee for her good work.

一位主管称赞这位员工的工作做得不错。

Survivors of the crash praised God for saving them.

坠机事件的幸存者赞颂上帝使他们得救。

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