a polite expression of praise or admiration
恭维;赞美
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she paid me an enormous compliment. 她对我大加赞扬。
an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect
尊重;敬意
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it's a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day. 在新娘的喜庆之日,盛装打扮是对她敬重的表示。
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祝贺;赞扬,称赞
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my compliments on your cooking. 对您的烹饪技术,本人表示赞赏。
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问候;(尤指通过信表示的)致意
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carry my compliments to your kinsmen. 请代我向你的亲属致意。
/'kɒmplɪment/ [with obj.] politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something
祝贺;恭维,赞美
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he complimented Erika on her appearance. 他赞美埃丽卡的外貌。
praise (something) politely
称赞
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complimenting the other team's good play. 称赞对方参赛队在比赛中的出色表现。
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〈古〉 向…赠送(某物)以示礼貌
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Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach. 乔治王子期望在皇家马车中获得一个座位的礼遇。
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compliments of the season used as a seasonal greeting at Christmas or the New Year 谨致节日的祝贺(用作圣诞、新年时的贺词) -
pay one's compliments send or express formal greetings 问候,致意 -
return the compliment give a compliment in return for another 回应别人的问候;回敬别人的称赞 -
retaliate or respond in kind 照样回敬;一报还一报
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with someone's compliments (或the compliments of ) used to express the fact that what one is giving is free …敬赠,免费赠送(用于表示所给之物系赠品)all drinks will be supplied with our compliments. 所有饮料将由我们免费供应
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compliment sb (on sth) 称赞某人(某事)
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complimentn.恭维;赞美;称赞;赞扬;敬意;祝贺;问候;尊重;致意
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complementn.补充;增强;足数;补足物;补足量;补语;补体;防御素;编制名额;定员
"mid 17th cent.: from French