compliment

单词音标

compliment音标[\'kɒmplimәnt]

汉语翻译

n. 称赞, 恭维, 敬意

vt. 称赞, 褒扬, 恭维

相关词组:

compliment sb into

compliment sb out of sth

give a compliment to sb

compliment away

词型变化

动词过去式:complimented过去分词:complimented现在分词:complimenting第三人称单数:compliments

词意辨析

praise, applaud, commend, compliment

这些动词均有“赞扬、表扬、称赞”之意。

praise: 普通用词，指用语言或其它方式表示夸奖、赞扬。

applaud: 指出色的表演或高尚的行为等得到同声赞许、大声叫好或热烈鼓掌。

commend: 正式用词，指对具体功绩或成就等表示称赞或嘉奖。

compliment: 侧重客气和礼貌，有时含恭维之意。

英语解释

名词 compliment:

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…-