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praises

UK //ˈpreɪzɪz//US //ˈpreɪzɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'preisen',来自古法语 'preisier',最终源于拉丁语 'pretiare'(意为‘估价’或‘重视’)。

verb

❶ 表达对某人或某事的赞赏或钦佩,通常通过言语或行动来表示认可或鼓励。

“She praises her students for their hard work.”

(她表扬学生们努力学习。)

“The boss praised the team for completing the project on time.”

(老板表扬团队按时完成了项目。)

同义词:commend, applaud, compliment

noun

❶ 表示赞赏或钦佩的言语或表达,常用于正式或非正式的场合。

“The singer received high praises for her performance.”

(这位歌手因她的表演受到高度赞扬。)

“His work earned him praises from his colleagues.”

(他的工作赢得了同事们的称赞。)

同义词:accolades, commendation, applause

常见短语

sing someone's praises — 高度赞扬某人,常用于表达对某人的极度欣赏或钦佩。

“Everyone is singing her praises after the successful event.”

(活动成功后,大家都在高度赞扬她。)

praise be — 表达感激或庆幸的感叹,常用于宗教或正式场合。

“Praise be to God for keeping us safe.”

(感谢上帝保佑我们平安。)