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acclamation 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˌakləˈmāSHən/,
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acclamations, plural;
  1. Loud and enthusiastic approval, typically to welcome or honor someone or something
    • - the tackle brought the fans to their feet in acclamation
    • - the president was again greeted by the acclamations of all present
  1. acclaim: enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
  2. An acclamation, in its most common sense, is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts in ancient Rome.
  3. Acclamation was formerly one of the methods of papal election.
  4. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause; The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees; : A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy; Without opposition in an election
  5. A versicle and response of praise at the beginning of the Eucharist and other services; also, in Rite II, the (memorial) response of the people during the Eucharistic Prayer.
  6. In Canada, a Member is said to be elected or returned by acclamation when no other candidate has come forward at an election and no vote is held.
  7. ( Latin ad , to, clamare , to cry out). IN CIVIC LIFE
  8. 1. a loud eager expression of approval, praise or assent. 2. an overwhelming affirmative vote by cheers, shouts or applause rather than by ballot.
  9. An election won without a vote, as only one person desired the position.
  10. Enthusiastic approval by a voice vote.
  11. strong approval or loud applause
  12. a short sung statement