ovation

Ovationen, Beifallssturm

Lauter, begeisterter Beifall, der längere Zeit anhält.

In einfachem Englisch: Loud, enthusiastic clapping that continues for some time.

• The singer received a standing ovation.
• The audience gave the actors a long ovation.
• Their final performance ended with a thunderous ovation.

Synonyme: applause

Häufige Wendungen: standing ovation, receive an ovation, thunderous ovation

Ehrung, Ovation

Eine öffentliche Feier oder Würdigung der Leistung einer Person.

In einfachem Englisch: A public celebration or expression of praise for someone’s achievement.

• The town gave the explorer an ovation.
• Her return was marked by a public ovation.
• An ovation honoured the rescuers’ courage.

Synonyme: tribute

Häufige Wendungen: public ovation, receive an ovation, ovation for someone

Ovation

Eine Siegesfeier im alten Rom, die kleiner und weniger prunkvoll als ein Triumphzug war.

In einfachem Englisch: An ancient Roman ceremony honouring a military victory, smaller and less grand than a triumph.

• The general received an ovation in Rome.
• The senate granted him an ovation after the campaign.
• An ovation was less grand than a triumph.

Häufige Wendungen: roman ovation, grant an ovation, receive an ovation