laud
/lɔːd/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈɔd] /lɔːd/ (ame, ipa) · [lˈɔd] /ˈlȯd/ (ame, mw)
laud — 動詞
- laudpresent simple I / you / we / they
- laudshe / she / it
- laudedpast simple
- lauding-ing form
1. To express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in
讚揚
公開或正式表達讚美
To express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in a public, official, or printed statement — for example, lauding a colleague's contribution at a ceremony or in a news article.
The city council lauded Ada for her tireless work in the local library.
市議會公開讚揚 Ada 在當地圖書館的辛勤工作。
lauded [person] for [achievement]
Mathieu lauded his teammates after they won the regional championship.
Mathieu 在贏得地區錦標賽後讚揚了他的隊友們。
The newspaper editorial lauded the new policy for reducing traffic accidents.
報紙社論讚揚這項新政策減少了交通事故。
Emre's volunteer work at the animal shelter was lauded by local news outlets.
Emre 在動物收容所的志工工作受到當地媒體的讚揚。
Several professors lauded Yael's thesis for its original approach to climate research.
幾位教授讚揚 Yael 的論文在氣候研究上採用了原創性的方法。
- praise
Neutral, everyday word; laud is more formal and public
- extol
Also formal, but emphasises enthusiastic, lengthy praise; less common than laud
- commend
Slightly less formal than laud; often implies recommending someone for recognition
- acclaim
Similar formality, but focuses on public welcome or applause rather than expressed admiration
文法句型
laud + someone + for + noun/gerund
laud + someone/something + as + noun/adjective
be lauded + for/as + complement
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (be lauded). Commonly followed by for (the reason for praise) or as (the quality being praised). Unlike praise, laud is almost never used in everyday conversation; it belongs to formal writing, speeches, and journalism.
常見錯誤
laud — 名詞
1. An expression of strong approval or admiration, typically in a formal or written
讚譽
公開表達的讚美或肯定
An expression of strong approval or admiration, typically in a formal or written context and often directed at someone's achievements or qualities.
The author's first novel earned her lauds from literary critics across Europe.
這位作者的第一本小說為她贏得了歐洲文學評論家的讚譽。
earned [person] lauds from [source]
The museum earned lauds from visitors for its beautiful new art collection.
這間博物館因其美麗的新藝術收藏而獲得參觀者的讚譽。
The rescue team received the lauds of the entire town after the flood.
救援隊伍在洪水過後受到了全鎮居民的讚譽。
Kabir's speech drew lauds from audience members for its honesty and warmth.
Kabir 的演說因其真誠與溫暖而博得了聽眾的讚譽。
- criticism
Direct opposite — expression of disapproval
文法句型
earn/win/receive + lauds
the lauds of [group]
用法筆記
This noun sense is rare and literary in modern English. It appears most often in plural form (lauds) and in fixed expressions such as earn/receive the lauds of someone. In everyday language, praise is used instead.