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tribute

UK //ˈtrɪbjuːt//US //ˈtrɪbjuːt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'tributum',原意为‘贡品’或‘赋税’,后引申为表达敬意的行为。

noun

❶ 表示尊敬、感激或赞美的行为或言辞,通常是对某人的成就或品质的公开赞扬。

“The concert was a tribute to the legendary musician.”

(这场音乐会是对那位传奇音乐家的致敬。)

“She paid tribute to her teacher in her acceptance speech.”

(她在获奖感言中向她的老师表达了敬意。)

❶ 历史上指一国向另一国支付的金钱或物品,以示臣服或和平。

“The defeated nation had to pay tribute to the conquerors.”

(战败国不得不向征服者纳贡。)

“Ancient kingdoms often demanded tribute from their vassals.”

(古代王国常要求附庸国进贡。)

同义词:homage, commendation, praise, acknowledgment, honor

常见短语

pay tribute to — 公开表达对某人的尊敬或感激,常用于正式场合或纪念活动。

“The president paid tribute to the healthcare workers during the crisis.”

(总统在危机期间向医护人员表达了敬意。)

in tribute to — 以纪念或致敬为目的的行为或活动,强调其背后的情感意义。

“They held a minute of silence in tribute to the victims.”

(他们默哀一分钟,以纪念遇难者。)