1.
To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.
夸赞，鼓掌赞许，尤指鼓掌赞许
2.
When he finished his speech, the audience applauded.
他演讲完毕时，听众鼓掌赞许。
3.
Chu Yin-chiu sounded sincere enough, and Chen Chun-yi and Chou Chung-wei were the first to clap their hands in approval.
朱吟秋这话原也是真情实理。所以陈君宜和周仲伟就首先鼓掌赞成了。
4.
The audience showed its approval by applauding.
观众鼓掌以示赞许。
5.
To express approval of(someone or something) especially by such clapping.
赞赏，鼓掌向（某人或某物）表示赞赏，尤指鼓掌欢呼
6.
applause: approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.
鼓掌,喝彩: 尤指以鼓掌来表示的赞许。
7.
do this continually to show approval of(sb/sth);applaud
不断鼓掌以示赞许（某人[某事物]）;鼓掌欢迎
8.
Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.
鼓掌，喝彩，叫好尤指以鼓掌来表示的赞许
9.
the viewers cheered and applauded the young man's artistry.
观众对青年人的才艺报以赞叹声、掌声。
10.
They clapped their hands and went frantic with admiration.
他们噼噼啪啪地鼓掌，如痴如狂地赞美。
11.
There was no applause, only the appreciation of a profound silence.
没有人报以掌声，只有一片深沉的寂静表明人们的赞赏。
12.
Some people in the audience welcomed his comments with cheers, but others booed in disapproval.
观众席中有的人对他的评论报以掌声，不过也有些发出不赞成的嘘声。
13.
The National Arts Council also deserves praise for being much more generous now in sponsoring performances, exhibitions and publications.
国家艺术理事会出钱赞助演出、展出与出书，也比过去慷慨，值得来个掌声鼓励。
14.
"Now Jia Zheng had recently heard Baoyu's tutor speak highly of his skill in composing couplets, remarking that the boy, though not studious, showed considerable originality."
"贾政近因闻得塾掌称赞宝玉专能对对联,虽不喜读书,偏倒有些歪才情似的"
15.
To express warm approbation of, commendation for, or admiration for.
赞扬，赞赏表达热烈的赞同、赞扬或仰慕
16.
Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
掌骨任一根掌骨的骨头
17.
Break it up, bring the house down.
鼓掌吧，来个全场鼓掌。
18.
assume [hold, drop] the reins of government
掌握到 [掌握着,放弃] 政权