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compliments

UK //ˈkɒmplɪmənts//US //ˈkɑːmplɪmənts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'complimentum',意为'完成'或'履行',后演变为法语 'compliment',最终进入英语。

noun

❶ 表示赞美或尊敬的言辞,通常用于表达对某人品质、成就或外貌的欣赏。

“She received many compliments on her beautiful dress.”

(她因漂亮的裙子收到了许多赞美。)

“He paid her a compliment on her excellent presentation.”

(他对她出色的演讲表示了赞赏。)

同义词:praise, admiration, flattery

verb

❶ 向某人表达赞美或尊敬,通常用于正式或礼貌的场合。

“He complimented her on her quick thinking.”

(他称赞她思维敏捷。)

“The manager complimented the team for their hard work.”

(经理表扬了团队的辛勤工作。)

同义词:praise, commend, applaud

常见短语

with compliments — 用于正式场合,表示赠送某物时附带的敬意或问候。

“The book was sent with the author's compliments.”

(这本书是作者赠送的,附有他的问候。)

compliments of the season — 节日问候用语,通常在圣诞节或新年期间使用。

“We wish you compliments of the season and a happy new year.”

(我们祝你节日快乐,新年幸福。)