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ovation

/oʊˈveɪʃn/
o · va · tion oʊ · ˈveɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. loud applause
中文释义
热烈鼓掌,喝彩
Significado en Español
ovación
한국어 뜻
열렬한 박수갈채
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tràng pháo tay nhiệt liệt
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Example Sentence

The singer received a standing ovation.

歌手获得了全场起立鼓掌。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ovate(congratulate)+ion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “ovation” as it is used in this sentence: After the performance, the audience gave the actors a standing ovation.

  1. A applause
  2. B challenge
  3. C vision
  4. D silence
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A — applause. “ovation” means n. loud applause

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The singer received a thunderous ______ at the end of her concert.

  1. A ovation
  2. B silence
  3. C insult
  4. D murmur
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A — ovation. “ovation” means n. loud applause

Common questions about “ovation”

What does “ovation” mean?

ovation — n. loud applause. In Chinese: 热烈鼓掌,喝彩.

How do you pronounce “ovation”?

ovation is pronounced /oʊˈveɪʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · va · tion.

How do you use “ovation” in a sentence?

The singer received a standing ovation. (歌手获得了全场起立鼓掌。)

What are synonyms for “ovation”?

applause, acclaim — all close in meaning to ovation (n. loud applause).

Is “ovation” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. ovation appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ovation”?

ovate(congratulate)+ion(noun)

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