commendation

C1 CET-6 FREQ #25561

n. 赞赏, 嘉奖, 推荐

发音

UK /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
US /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/

词形变化

commendations 复数 commendations

释义与例句

n. C1
  1. 1.

    The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

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    letter of commendation

    official commendation

    win commendation

    Her work won high commendation from the judges.

  2. 2.

    That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

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  3. 3.

    A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

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  4. 4.

    An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

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    The officer received a commendation for bravery.

词汇关系

词源

From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.

来源:wiktionary