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Clapping Meaning in English

word · lemma: clap

/ˈkɫæpɪŋ/
KLA-ping
/klˈæpɪŋ/
KLA-ping

释义

The act of hitting your hands together repeatedly to make a sound, usually to show approval, enjoyment, or to get attention.

用法与细微差别

Usually used for audiences, celebrations, or to encourage someone. Verb is 'clapping'; noun is 'applause'. Often used in continuous forms: 'everyone was clapping'. Not to be confused with 'slapping' (hitting physically).

例句

She was clapping to the music.

basic

The audience started clapping after the performance.

basic

The children enjoyed clapping during the game.

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Everyone was clapping so loudly, I couldn't hear the announcement.

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After his amazing speech, people wouldn’t stop clapping for him.

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They finished the song, and the whole crowd broke into clapping and cheers.

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