accolade
/ˈækəleɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈækəleɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-kə-ˌlād -ˌläd/ (ame, mw)
accolade — noun
- accoladesingular
- accoladesplural
1. an honour, prize, or public statement that recognises someone's excellent work,
an honour, prize, or public statement that recognises someone's excellent work, achievement, or contribution — for example, a film winning a top festival award, a teacher receiving a national prize, or an organisation being praised by human-rights groups.
The film received the festival's highest accolade for best documentary.
receive + accolade + for + [achievement]
Nora's greatest professional accolade was the national teaching award she won in 2022.
Critics heaped accolades on the young pianist after her debut performance at Carnegie Hall.
The organisation earned accolades from human rights groups for its work with refugees.
Among the many accolades Amara has received, the community service prize means the most to her.
- praise
more general and can be used in everyday contexts; less formal than accolade
- honour
similar formality, but often refers to a specific award or title rather than general approval
- tribute
emphasises respect paid publicly, often after someone's death or retirement
- commendation
formal recognition, typically from an authority or organisation
- criticism
expression of disapproval, the opposite of praise
- condemnation
strong, formal disapproval, opposite of an honour
文法句型
accolade + for + [achievement/reason]
receive + accolade
earn + accolade + from + [source]
heap + accolades + on + [somebody]
用法筆記
Common in journalism and formal contexts when reporting awards, critical praise, or public recognition. Plural form 'accolades' is very frequent when listing multiple honours. The verb 'heap' (heaped accolades on sb) adds a tone of abundance or enthusiasm.