"Applause" 是英语中表示"掌声"的词。
这个词来源于拉丁语"applaudere"，意思是"为...鼓掌"。
例句：
"The audience gave the performers a round of applause." (观众给表演者一阵掌声。)
"She received a standing ovation and thunderous applause." (她获得了起立鼓掌和猛烈的掌声。)
"He walked on stage to thunderous applause." (他走上舞台受到热烈的掌声。)