
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)