standing ovation — enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændɪŋ oʊˈveɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 관객들이 자리에서 일어나 치는 열광적인 박수
Korean pronunciation: **스탠**딩 오**베이**션
Example Sentences
- The comedian's joke about his mother-in-law was so hilarious that even his wife gave him a standing ovation.
- After the CEO announced a 50% salary increase, the entire company gave him a five-minute standing ovation.
- The opera singer's powerful finale earned her a well-deserved standing ovation from the packed theater.
standing ovation
NOUN//ˈstændɪŋ oʊˈveɪʃən//
enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
The pianist received a standing ovation after her breathtaking final performance.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Standing은 '서있는'을 의미하는 고대 영어 'standan'에서, ovation은 고대 로마에서 소규모 승리를 축하하는 의식인 'ovatio'에서 유래되었습니다. 로마 장군이 개선행진 시 민중이 일어서서 환호했던 전통이 현대의 기립박수 문화로 이어졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“The comedian's joke about his mother-in-law was so hilarious that even his wife gave him a standing ovation.”
“After the CEO announced a 50% salary increase, the entire company gave him a five-minute standing ovation.”
“The opera singer's powerful finale earned her a well-deserved standing ovation from the packed theater.”
“When grandma finally figured out how to use her smartphone, the whole family gave her a standing ovation.”
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