clapping

• 指反复拍击双手的动作或声音，通常表示赞成、赞赏或引起注意。也可指拍手的动作本身。

A noun referring to the act or sound of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly, typically as an expression of approval, appreciation, or to attract attention.

不可数

1. ApplauseA2formal

   The act of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   鼓掌

   • The audience gave a loud clapping at the end of the performance.
   • The clapping continued for several minutes after the speech.
   • She received a standing ovation and enthusiastic clapping.

   同义词applauseclap

2. Rhythmic soundB1informal

   A rhythmic striking of hands together, often as part of music or a game.

   拍手声

   • The children joined in the clapping during the song.
   • The clapping of hands kept the beat for the dancers.
   • We could hear the rhythmic clapping from the next room.

   同义词claphandclap

• 动词，表示双掌相击的动作，通常用于表达赞赏或赞同，也可指发出清脆的拍击声。

A verb used to indicate the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or approval, or to make a sharp sound.

1. ApplaudA1formal

   To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   鼓掌

   • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
   • She clapped her hands in delight.
   • Everyone clapped when the winner was announced.

   同义词acclaimapplaudcheer

   反义词boohissjeer

2. Strike or slapB1informal

   To hit someone or something quickly with the palm of the hand.

   拍打

   • He clapped his friend on the back in congratulations.
   • She clapped the dust off her trousers.
   • The teacher clapped her hands to get the students' attention.

   同义词cuffslapsmackspankthwackwhack

3. Place quicklyB2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly and firmly.

   迅速放置

   • He clapped his hat on his head and left.
   • She clapped the book shut.
   • They clapped the handcuffs on the suspect.

   同义词bangdumpplumpplunkshoveslamslapthrust

短语动词变体clap onclap up