/əʊˈveɪʃn ||; oˈveʃən/noun [C] an enthusiastic reaction given by an audience when it likes sb/sth very much. The people in the audience make a noise with their hands (clap) and shout (cheer) and often stand up 热烈鼓掌欢呼: The dancers got a standing ovation at the end of the performance. 演出结束时，观众起立向舞蹈演员热烈鼓掌欢呼。