vt.

1. 向……鼓掌；向……喝采
   The audience applauded the singer for three minutes.

   觀眾向歌唱家鼓掌喝采達三分鐘。

2. 稱讚；贊成
   We applauded him for his courage.

   我們稱讚他的勇敢。

vi.

1. 鼓掌歡迎；喝采
   Everyone stood up to applaud.

   全體起立鼓掌。

v.