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complimented

UK //ˈkɒmplɪmentɪd//US //ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪd//

词源

源自法语 'complimenter',意为'表达敬意或赞美',进一步源自拉丁语 'complere'(完成,满足)。

verb

❶ 表达赞美或欣赏,通常指对某人外貌、成就或行为的正面评价,带有真诚或礼貌的性质。

“She complimented him on his excellent presentation skills.”

(她称赞他出色的演讲技巧。)

“The teacher complimented the students for their hard work.”

(老师表扬了学生们的努力学习。)

同义词:praised, commended, applauded, admired, flattered

常见短语

complimented on — 因某事受到赞美,通常用于描述某人因特定行为或特质而被称赞。

“She was complimented on her excellent leadership during the meeting.”

(她在会议上因出色的领导能力而受到称赞。)