a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
动词 compliment:
say something to someone that expresses praise同义词:congratulate
express respect or esteem for
例句
She gave a coy smile when he paid her a compliment.他恭维她时,她忸怩作态地笑了笑。
He complimented her on her new dress without even looking at it.他连看都没看一眼,就称颂她的新衣服。
He complimented us with tickets for the football game.他送给我们足球赛的门票。
Your presence is a great compliment.承蒙光临,不胜荣幸。
详细解释
com.pli.ment n.(名词)An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.恭维:赞美、羡慕或祝贺的表达方式A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.敬意:文明、客气或尊敬的正式行为compliments Good wishes; regards: compliments 祝愿;致意:例句:Extend my compliments to your parents.See Usage Note at complement 代我向你父母问好参见 complement v.tr.(及物动词)com.pli.ment.ed,com.pli.ment.ing,com.pli.ments To pay a compliment to.向…道贺To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.向…致意:通过赠送礼物或提供帮助来表达喜爱、致意或尊敬之情 来源:French 法语 from Italian complimento 源自 意大利语 complimento from Spanish cumplimiento 源自 西班牙语 cumplimiento from cumplir [to complete] 源自 cumplir [使完美] from Latin complôre [to fill up] 源自 拉丁语 complôre [填补] com- [intensive pref.] * see com-com- [前缀,表加强词义] *参见 com-plôre [to fill] * see pel…- plôre [装] *参见 pel…-