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Rpsh Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Oscar acclaim

French director Michel eared Oscar acclaim for 2011's The Artist.

I think the word 'acclaim' here means 'nominated', right?
  

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rpsh I think the word 'acclaim' here means 'nominated', right? No. It means overall high praise.

— Mister Micawber

  • rpsh I think the word 'acclaim' here means 'nominated', right?
  • No.
  • It means overall high praise.
  • It was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won five.
  • rpsh I think the word 'eared' here means ' earned ', right?
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rpshI think the word 'acclaim' here means 'nominated', right?
No. It means overall high praise. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won five.
rpshI think the word 'eared' here means 'earned', right?
Right.
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Is it a terminology here akin to Palme d'Or of Cannes Film Festival, or just a normal usage? If it's the anterior, is it the Lifetime Achievement Award?
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rpshIs it a terminology here akin to Palme d'Or of Cannes Film Festival, or just a normal usage? If it's the anterior, is it the Lifetime Achievement Award?
If you are referring to 'acclaim', it is not an award; it is public respect and admiration.
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So it is!Thank you!
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