ovation 
英 [əʊˈveɪʃən]  美 [oʊˈveɪʃən] 
n. 热烈欢迎；热烈鼓掌

例句：
They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant loyal ovation. 

他们输得很惨，但是忠实的支持者们还是无视对手向他们报以热烈的掌声。

She received a tremendous ovation. 

她受到了极其热烈的欢迎。

When he finished the song, there was a standing ovation. 

他唱完这首歌曲后，全场都起立喝彩。

to receive an ovation 

受到热烈欢迎；被报以热烈掌声