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commendation

/kom-uhn-dey-shuhn/US // ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən //UK // (ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən) //

表扬,嘉奖,赞扬,称赞

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.
    • : something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery.
    • : Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
    • : commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.

Synonyms & Antonyms

noungiving of praise; acclaim
Forms: commendations

Examples

  • He has already burned the letters of commendation his relatives received for their work with American contractors or allied militaries.

  • Some are stuck themselves, sending images of the badges and permission letters and commendations they’ve accumulated.

  • In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has issued a commendation to a soldier who tied a Kashmiri man to his jeep and paraded him through a village.

  • The governor was defiant, saying Obama “earned” his commendation.

  • In a civilized world, I would have received a commendation of some sort.

  • Two legmen deserve special commendation for reporting under fire.

  • Great preparations had been made, and the success must have been perfect to win so general and hearty a commendation.

  • Jane was highly gratified by this commendation, and most eagerly availed herself of his most valuable offer.

  • The principles herein stated are not mere theories, but they have the commendation of having stood the test of use.

  • "Flora May," was the delighted answer, now that the aunt had committed herself by commendation.

  • This establishment of a test workhouse for the able-bodied received at first the warm commendation of the Central Authority.