acclamation

/ˌækləˈmeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌækləˈmeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən/ (ame, mw)

acclamation — noun

1. the strong, positive reaction of a group of people who show their approval by ch

1.名詞C1
釋義

the strong, positive reaction of a group of people who show their approval by cheering or clapping loudly.

例句

The new principal received a warm acclamation from students and teachers on her first day.

collocation: receive acclamation

Mei-Lin's piano performance drew enthusiastic acclamation from the entire concert hall.

collocation: draw acclamation

同義詞
  • acclaim

    more often used for critical or formal recognition (e.g. 'critical acclaim'), while acclamation suggests a crowd's loud, vocal approval

  • applause

    refers specifically to clapping; acclamation is broader and includes cheers, shouts, and other vocal expressions

  • ovation

    a sustained standing applause, usually at the end of a performance; more specific than acclamation

  • praise

    the broadest term, can be private or public, spoken or written; acclamation is always public and vocal

反義詞
  • booing

    a loud expression of disapproval from a group, the opposite of enthusiastic acclamation

  • silence

    the absence of any vocal reaction, contrasting with the loud nature of acclamation

文法句型

acclamation + of + noun

by acclamation

with acclamation

用法筆記

Frequently appears in the phrases 'by acclamation' and 'with acclamation'. Typically used in formal reports or written descriptions of public events where a crowd expresses strong, vocal approval.

常見錯誤

❌The movie received widespread acclimation from critics.
✅The movie received widespread acclamation from critics.
💡Acclimation means adapting to a new climate or environment; acclamation means enthusiastic praise.
❌The singer won acclaim from the audience by clapping.
✅The singer won acclamation from the audience, who cheered loudly.
💡Acclaim is usually critical or professional recognition; acclamation specifically involves loud, vocal approval from a crowd.

2. a voting method in which people elect a person or approve a proposal by calling

2.名詞C1
釋義

a voting method in which people elect a person or approve a proposal by calling out or shouting their agreement, instead of casting a secret written ballot.

例句

The committee chair was elected by acclamation after no other candidates came forward.

passive: elected by acclamation

At the town meeting, the new treasurer was chosen by acclamation as everyone shouted 'aye'.

同義詞
  • voice vote

    a direct synonym; 'acclamation' is the more formal term

  • unanimous vote

    similar but not identical — acclamation does not require literal unanimity, only that no opposition is voiced

反義詞
  • secret ballot

    a voting method where choices are private, the opposite of the open, vocal nature of acclamation

  • roll-call vote

    a vote where each person's choice is recorded individually, contrasting with the collective shout of acclamation

文法句型

by acclamation

elect/choose/pass by acclamation

用法筆記

Common in parliamentary or organisational meeting contexts. The phrase 'by acclamation' is fixed — no articles or modifiers are inserted (not 'by an acclamation').

常見錯誤

❌The president was elected by acclamation using secret ballots.
✅The president was elected by acclamation, meaning the voters shouted their choice out loud.
💡A vote by acclamation is the opposite of a secret-ballot vote; it is open and vocal.
❌The committee passed the motion by an acclamation.
✅The committee passed the motion by acclamation.
💡The phrase 'by acclamation' uses no article.