ovation的词源

英文词源

ovation (n.)

1530s, in the Roman historical sense, from Middle French ovation or directly from Latin ovationem (nominative ovatio) "a triumph, rejoicing," noun of action from past participle stem of ovare "exult, rejoice, triumph," probably imitative of a shout (compare Greek euazein "to utter cries of joy"). In Roman history, a lesser triumph, granted to a commander for achievements insufficient to entitle him to a triumph proper. Figurative sense of "burst of enthusiastic applause from a crowd" is first attested 1831.

中文词源

ovation：鼓掌，热烈欢迎

来自拉丁语ovare,欢狂，欢呼，可能来自拟声词。引申词义鼓掌，热烈欢迎。

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