"掌声"在英语中表示为"applause"，由英语动词"applaud"演变而来，意为鼓掌称赞。
来源："applause" 源自拉丁语"applaudere"，意为"把手放在一起"。
例句：
The audience gave the performers a standing ovation and loud applause. (观众给表演者长时间的掌声和热烈的掌声)
The crowd erupted in applause as the home team scored the winning goal. (球迷们爆发出掌声，当主队进了最后一个进球)
The singer received thunderous applause for her encore performance. (歌手因她的再演表演而受到热烈的掌声)