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acclamation

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ac·cla·ma·tion /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ noun formal  1. [countable, uncountable] a loud expression of approval or welcome 欢呼,喝彩2. [singular, uncountable] the act of electing someone, using a spoken rather than written vote 以口头表决方式选举
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acclamationA hymn and acclamations known to everyone are open here to all, even on Easter Sunday evening.The resolution will be adopted by acclamation.There were tackles which brought the Aberdeen support to their feet in acclamation, and aroused different emotions in the rest.Some theological and historical background is necessary before examining the present acclamations of the Roman mass.Gone was the old public acclamation.There was little meaningful internal debate, simply the acclamation of the charismatic leader.
ac·cla·ma·tion nounChineseSyllable
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acclamation
acclamation /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ noun
1. [uncountable and countable] formal a loud expression of approval or welcome
2. [singular, uncountable] formal the act of electing someone, using a spoken rather than written vote


ac·clam·ationBrE /ˌækləˈmeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌækləˈmeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (formal) loud and enthusiastic approval or welcome 喝彩;欢呼;欢迎(specialist) the act of electing sb using a spoken not written vote (口头表决)拥护,赞成The decision was taken by acclamation. 该决议是经口头表决而作出的。🔊🔊