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词汇 commendation
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Definition of commendation in English:

commendation

noun kɒmɛnˈdeɪʃ(ə)nˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • 1Formal or official praise.

    the film deserved the highest commendation

    这部电影应该得到最佳褒扬。

    count noun the book gives commendations for initiative

    这本书赞扬开创精神。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Still, someone who can and does stand up to those who are twice his size deserve commendation and reward.
    • As a community we owe these workers a huge thank you and commendation.
    • This is no mean achievement, but one deserving due commendation.
    • He should be getting letters of commendation, not threats.
    • This was a richly deserved commendation and Helen can be proud of her performance.
    • They deserve commendation and much thanks, especially as their work is all of a voluntary nature.
    • I will list it if somebody else writes to commend it, and I agree with their commendation.
    • There are men who crave the approval and commendation of those in positions of authority.
    • As a supporter of all that's low-key, I think the curators deserve commendation for this.
    • And Ross himself deserves special commendation for producing such a revealing record of these efforts.
    • The direction deserves commendation as do all the actors.
    • The Minister may well commend the report, but I cannot support his commendation.
    • However, all the women deserve commendation for playing well against more experienced opposition.
    • In a proper case I do not consider that that is a ground for criticism but for commendation.
    • His selfless actions are deserving of the highest commendation.
    • Jenny deserves commendation for her involvement with this very worthy cause.
    • The cinematic look of the film deserves commendation alone and the director is a talent to look out for.
    • Either way, they are very good at it, and deserve commendation for a job well done.
    • Many braved the cold water for the first time; and they deserve particular credit and commendation.
    • ‘Surely, this is good development by all standards and Government deserves commendation for facilitating it,’ Mr Mubanga said.
    Synonyms
    praise, congratulation, appreciation, thanks
    acclaim, acclamation, credit, recognition, regard, respect, esteem, admiration, adulation, approval, approbation, homage, tribute
    eulogy, encomium, panegyric, paean
    rare laudation, extolment, eulogium
    1. 1.1count noun An award given for very good performance.
      the detectives received commendations for bravery

      这些侦探由于勇敢受到了嘉奖。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The officer was awarded a commendation for his courage and bravery after saving a man who jumped on to the rail tracks.
      • It deserves all the awards and commendations it has received in the past year.
      • An officer who plunged into the surf to save a drowning sailor has been awarded a commendation for his bravery.
      • Her awards and commendations went up on the wall, along with a few photos.
      • The commendations are awarded for those who go beyond the call of duty to make the railway a safer environment.
      • He spoke of Mr Miller's bravery and how he received a commendation for his part in the rescue of three people trapped in a burning building.
      • A Royal Marine who showed ‘outstanding courage’ in disposing of a live mortar shell on the remote island of St Helena has been awarded a commendation from the Second Sea Lord.
      • This becomes an accomplishment that deserves commendation.
      • The widow of a North Yorkshire policeman killed in a road accident proudly received a commendation for her husband's bravery in arresting an armed burglar.
      • Many of these soldiers received commendations for bravery.
      • A local police officer has been awarded a commendation for bravery after wrestling a gun from a man in a casino last April.
      • He said the four pensioners acted with incredible bravery and deserved certificates of commendation from the court.
      • The commendations awarded to his officers publicly recognise that they have not only met these challenges but surpassed expectations.
      • Chef Dane Turner is to receive a bravery commendation after wrestling a drunken, gun-wielding man to the floor of his kitchen.
      • Loudon was awarded with a commendation for his bravery just over a week ago, after he jumped into the sea to help a man in November.
      • He had received regular commendations for his performance both from the car manufacturers and customers.
      • Ten West Yorkshire firefighters will receive commendations for bravery after rescuing a three-year-old boy.
      • Afterwards, Mr Appleby, who was awarded a police commendation for tackling a gang of teenagers when he was 68, said he was astonished at the way he had been treated.
      • I think Rick Wallace deserves some sort of commendation for bringing attention to this serious security oversight.
      • Two staff members received commendations for their bravery in extricating a youth from serious violence, while at the same taking several other youths to court hearings.
      Synonyms
      award, accolade, prize, honour, honourable mention, mention, citation, recognition
      pat on the back, round of applause
    2. 1.2count noun A very good result in an examination or competition.
      (考试或竞赛中的)好成绩,好名次
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He said it was very rare to award commendations, with only one or two given in the region each year.
      • Prizes will also be awarded for commendations in each of the judging categories, wildlife, built heritage, litter and community input with special prizes for farming and tidy towns entrants.
      • Several projects also received commendations in the awards program.
      • Oisik has received a lot of commendations and won prizes for his efforts including The Hindu Young World regional contest on four occasions.
      • Prizes will also be awarded for commendations in several categories, including wildlife and built heritage.
      • In the end, we chose four award winners: three schemes were awarded special commendations, and eight further ones were commended.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin commendatio(n-), from commendare 'commit to the care of' (see commend). Originally (in the plural) the term denoted a liturgical office ending with a prayer commending the souls of the dead to God.

Definition of commendation in US English:

commendation

nounˌkämənˈdāSH(ə)nˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃ(ə)n
  • 1Praise.

    表扬,称赞

    the film deserved the highest commendation

    这部电影应该得到最佳褒扬。

    commendations for their kindness
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is no mean achievement, but one deserving due commendation.
    • Jenny deserves commendation for her involvement with this very worthy cause.
    • Still, someone who can and does stand up to those who are twice his size deserve commendation and reward.
    • This was a richly deserved commendation and Helen can be proud of her performance.
    • Many braved the cold water for the first time; and they deserve particular credit and commendation.
    • The direction deserves commendation as do all the actors.
    • And Ross himself deserves special commendation for producing such a revealing record of these efforts.
    • The Minister may well commend the report, but I cannot support his commendation.
    • I will list it if somebody else writes to commend it, and I agree with their commendation.
    • The cinematic look of the film deserves commendation alone and the director is a talent to look out for.
    • There are men who crave the approval and commendation of those in positions of authority.
    • However, all the women deserve commendation for playing well against more experienced opposition.
    • As a supporter of all that's low-key, I think the curators deserve commendation for this.
    • In a proper case I do not consider that that is a ground for criticism but for commendation.
    • As a community we owe these workers a huge thank you and commendation.
    • He should be getting letters of commendation, not threats.
    • They deserve commendation and much thanks, especially as their work is all of a voluntary nature.
    • ‘Surely, this is good development by all standards and Government deserves commendation for facilitating it,’ Mr Mubanga said.
    • Either way, they are very good at it, and deserve commendation for a job well done.
    • His selfless actions are deserving of the highest commendation.
    Synonyms
    praise, congratulation, appreciation, thanks
    1. 1.1 An award involving special praise.
      嘉奖
      the detectives received commendations for bravery

      这些侦探由于勇敢受到了嘉奖。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Chef Dane Turner is to receive a bravery commendation after wrestling a drunken, gun-wielding man to the floor of his kitchen.
      • Many of these soldiers received commendations for bravery.
      • He spoke of Mr Miller's bravery and how he received a commendation for his part in the rescue of three people trapped in a burning building.
      • The commendations awarded to his officers publicly recognise that they have not only met these challenges but surpassed expectations.
      • He said the four pensioners acted with incredible bravery and deserved certificates of commendation from the court.
      • I think Rick Wallace deserves some sort of commendation for bringing attention to this serious security oversight.
      • This becomes an accomplishment that deserves commendation.
      • A local police officer has been awarded a commendation for bravery after wrestling a gun from a man in a casino last April.
      • Two staff members received commendations for their bravery in extricating a youth from serious violence, while at the same taking several other youths to court hearings.
      • It deserves all the awards and commendations it has received in the past year.
      • The commendations are awarded for those who go beyond the call of duty to make the railway a safer environment.
      • The officer was awarded a commendation for his courage and bravery after saving a man who jumped on to the rail tracks.
      • Her awards and commendations went up on the wall, along with a few photos.
      • He had received regular commendations for his performance both from the car manufacturers and customers.
      • The widow of a North Yorkshire policeman killed in a road accident proudly received a commendation for her husband's bravery in arresting an armed burglar.
      • Ten West Yorkshire firefighters will receive commendations for bravery after rescuing a three-year-old boy.
      • Afterwards, Mr Appleby, who was awarded a police commendation for tackling a gang of teenagers when he was 68, said he was astonished at the way he had been treated.
      • Loudon was awarded with a commendation for his bravery just over a week ago, after he jumped into the sea to help a man in November.
      • A Royal Marine who showed ‘outstanding courage’ in disposing of a live mortar shell on the remote island of St Helena has been awarded a commendation from the Second Sea Lord.
      • An officer who plunged into the surf to save a drowning sailor has been awarded a commendation for his bravery.
      Synonyms
      award, accolade, prize, honour, honourable mention, mention, citation, recognition

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin commendatio(n-), from commendare ‘commit to the care of’ (see commend). Originally (in the plural) the term denoted a liturgical office ending with a prayer commending the souls of the dead to God.

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