acclaim
/əˈkleɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkleɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈklām/ (ame, mw)
acclaim — noun
1. strong, openly expressed admiration that many people share for a person or piece
strong, openly expressed admiration that many people share for a person or piece of work, often shown through reviews, awards, or public recognition.
Dimitri's first novel won wide acclaim from book critics across Europe.
collocation: win / receive / earn + acclaim
The young chef earned international acclaim for her work at a small Taipei restaurant.
pattern: acclaim for + noun
Despite great critical acclaim, the film sold very few tickets in its first week.
The documentary about migrant workers met with loud acclaim at the Berlin festival.
Dr. Olu's research on coral reefs has brought him acclaim among marine scientists.
- praise
everyday word; not necessarily public or widespread
- recognition
neutral; can mean simply being noticed, not always praised
- applause
literally clapping, but also figurative public approval
- kudos
informal; usually for a single act rather than a body of work
- criticism
negative judgment; opposite when acclaim means positive reviews
- condemnation
stronger; public disapproval rather than private criticism
文法句型
acclaim for + noun
to + noun's + acclaim
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable and almost always positive in tone. Frequently appears in fixed collocations such as 'critical acclaim', 'win/receive/earn acclaim', and 'to (great/wide) acclaim'. Rare in casual speech; common in reviews, news headlines, and award contexts.
常見錯誤
acclaim — verb
1. to openly say or show, especially in newspapers, reviews, or speeches, that some
to openly say or show, especially in newspapers, reviews, or speeches, that someone or something is excellent, often calling them a particular kind of success.
Critics acclaimed Aiko's debut album as the year's most exciting new sound.
pattern: acclaim somebody/something as + noun
The young pianist was acclaimed across Asia after her concert in Tokyo.
passive: be acclaimed (across / throughout + place)
Her novel about life in rural Taiwan has been acclaimed by readers around the world.
Newspapers acclaimed the doctor for saving children during the floods.
The audience stood and acclaimed the singer at the end of the song.
文法句型
acclaim somebody/something as + noun
be acclaimed for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive: 'be acclaimed (as / for / by)…'. Subject of the active form is usually a public voice — critics, newspapers, fans, or 'the audience' — not a private individual. Distinguish from 'praise', which has no requirement of being public or widely shared.