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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++com·men·da·tion /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən $ ˌkɑː-/ noun [countable, uncountable] formal  PRAISEan official statement praising someone, especially someone who has been brave or very successful 称赞,表扬
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commendationLord Ross, the Lord Justice-Clerk, said that the two men deserved every commendation for their action in pursuing Forman.I do not think that anything could have a higher commendation.After winning the world championship, he received a note of commendation from the President.Patroni received an official commendation after rescuing twelve people from a sinking ship.Through his worldwide correspondence Miller had gained tangible results and rare commendation from the Apothecaries.Those who snitch can receive commendations and rewards of up to $ 500.His companions read the commendation for a departing soul; he seemed relieved.
com·men·da·tion nounChineseSyllable
someone praising official someone, an especially Corpus statement


commendation
commendation /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən $ ˌkɑː-/ noun [uncountable and countable] formal
an official statement praising someone, especially someone who has been brave or very successful


com·men·da·tionBrE /ˌkɒmenˈdeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌkɑːmenˈdeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (formal) praise; approval 赞扬;称赞;赞成;嘉许 [countable] ~ (for sth) an award or official statement giving public praise for sb/sth 奖品;奖励;表扬a commendation for bravery因勇敢而受到的嘉奖