compliment
名詞
定義 compliment 名詞
- C2Countable(可数名词)
a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect
赞美；称赞；恭维
She lamented that her husband no longer offered her any compliments.
她感叹丈夫不再给她任何赞美。
I feel pleased when others remark that I resemble my mother.
当别人说我长得像母亲时，我感到很高兴。
Are you attempting to solicit praise?
你是在试图博取赞美吗？
- C2Singular(单数)
an action that expresses approval or respect
表示赞许或尊重的行为；赞美；致意
You should be honored when I fall asleep in your presence—it indicates my comfort.
当我在你面前睡着时，你应该感到荣幸——这表明我感到很舒适。
Thank you for your assistance; I hope to one day reciprocate your kindness.
感谢你的帮助；我希望有一天能回报你的好意。
She regarded the promotion as a compliment to her hard work.
她将这次升职视为对她辛勤工作的赞美。
片語 compliment 名詞
- with your compliments
Used to indicate that something is given to someone free of charge, often as a gesture of politeness or goodwill.
(免费的)赠送
• We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.
我们附上一份最新手册，谨表敬意。
- my compliments...
An expression used to convey admiration or respect.
致意；致敬
• This dish is absolutely delicious! My compliments to the chef.
这道菜真是美味极了！请向厨师转达我的赞美。
動詞
定義 compliment 動詞
- C1Transitive(及物动词)
to praise or express admiration for someone
称赞；赞美；恭维
I just commended Robert on the excellent meal he prepared.
我刚刚称赞了罗伯特准备的美味佳肴。
I must applaud your handling of this complex situation.
我必须赞扬你处理这个复杂情况的方式。
I complimented her on her graceful manners.
我称赞了她优雅的举止。