如果想要用英语表达“给某人鼓掌”的意思，可以使用 "applaud" 或 "give someone a round of applause"。这个词源于拉丁语 "applaudere"，意为"喝彩，赞赏"。例如：

"Let's give her a round of applause for her outstanding performance tonight." (让我们为她今晚出色的表演鼓掌。)

"The audience erupted in applause when the singer took the stage." (当歌手登上舞台时，观众爆发出阵阵掌声。)

其他表达方式还有：

"clap" 或 "clap for someone"，意为"鼓掌"。例如：

"Please clap for the new graduates as they receive their diplomas." (请为新毕业生鼓掌，祝贺他们拿到毕业证书。)

"give a standing ovation"，意为"鼓掌并起立鼓掌"。例如：

"The audience gave the actor a standing ovation at the end of the play." (在剧结束时，观众为演员鼓掌并起立鼓掌。)

希望这些信息对您有帮助。