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commendations 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˌkämənˈdāSHən/,/-ˌen-/,
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commendations, plural;
  1. Praise
    • - the film deserved the highest commendation
    • - commendations for their kindness
  2. An award involving special praise
    • - the detectives received commendations for bravery
  1. (commendation) citation: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
  2. (commendation) approval: a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  3. An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signified by trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons. ...
  4. A commendation ceremony (commendatio) is a formal ceremony that evolved during the Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, called his vassal (Latin vassus). ...
  5. (Commendation (elm hybrid)) The elm hybrid cultivar 'Morton Stalwart' (Commendation) is a Morton Arboretum selection, derived from a controlled crossing of the 'Morton' (Accolade) hybrid with a crossing of the Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila and a selection of Field Elm Ulmus minor from eastern Russia ...
  6. (commendation) The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation; That which is the ground of approbation or praise; A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting; An award or recognition for performance; a medal
  7. (Commendation) A contract for vassalage.
  8. (Commendation) A house point awarded to a pupil in recognition of good work with a copy given to their respective House Master/ Mistress.
  9. (Commendation) The rite at the conclusion of the Burial of the Dead (BCP, 482 or 499).
  10. (Commendation) the tribute that we pay to achievements that resemble, but do not equal, our own.
  11. (commendation) Praise. In giving counsel we are trained always to give commendation where possible. (Compare [sg 11 par. 9].) One brother wisely observed that we should put a period following commendation so that it is not neutralized by counsel that follows. ...
  12. (commendation) The process by which an allodial farmer passed over the ownership of his land in exchange for military and judicial protection. The farmer generally was granted the right to farm the land as a tenant.