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exclamation

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ex·cla·ma·tion /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/ ●○○ noun [countable]  SOUNDa sound, word, or short sentence that you say suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited 惊叫,呼喊exclamation of horrified exclamations of disgust 厌恶的惊叫
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exclamationBut it was the Triumphal Arch at the end of the reflecting pool that drew the most admiring exclamations.Picking up a sheet of paper, she casually unfolded it, and then gave an exclamation.Cowabunga was an exclamation of joy or approval among the surfing fraternity.Shouted orders and exclamations rose around me but they made no sense.This brought exclamations, friendly nods and questions-but not about the baby.A small exclamation of delight escaped her.With a smothered exclamation, she rested her face against the smooth material of his dark suit jacket.exclamation ofThe air was filled with exclamations of praise for Kendrick.
ex·cla·ma·tion nounChineseSyllable
or a you word, that short Corpus sentence sound,


exclamation
exclamation /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/ noun [countable]
a sound, word, or short sentence that you say suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited
    exclamation of
    horrified exclamations of disgust


ex·clam·ationBrE /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃn/ 🔊 nouna short sound, word or phrase spoken suddenly to express an emotion. Oh!, Look out! and Ow! are exclamations. 感叹;感叹语;感叹词He gave an exclamation of surprise. 他发出一声惊叹。🔊🔊