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热烈欢迎,大喝采,大受欢迎

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Ovation \O*va"tion\, n. [L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice,
   triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. ? to shout: cf. F. ovation.]
   1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a
      commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory
      over slaves.

   2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the
      multitude to a public favorite.

            To rain an April of ovation round Their statues.
                                                  --Tennyson.

资料来源 : WordNet®

ovation
     n : enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud
         applause) [syn: {standing ovation}]