| 单词 | homage |
| 释义 | homage (hɒmɪdʒ ) uncountable noun Homage is respect shown towards someone or something you admire, or to a person in authority. Palace has released two marvellous films that pay homage to our literary heritage. [+ to] At his coronation he received the homage of kings from Wales, Northumbria and Scotland. Synonyms: respect, honour, worship, esteem Collocations: act of homage I needed to do some sort of act of homage to the subject of the book. Times, Sunday Times In the context of this room it appears a gentle act of homage to humankind's instinctive reaction to surroundings, always to tend, care, improve. The Times Literary Supplement He pursued a sporting career determinedly, almost, one feels, as an act of homage. Times, Sunday Times So this was, in practice, an act of homage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They had to perform the act of homage to the abbot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And on the last day they pay homage to a burning 40ft wooden effigy. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They are there to pay homage, to share in these last moments, a final farewell to this legendary artist. Smithsonian Mag (2017) For a comedy show paying homage to Hercules, of course. The Sun (2010) The show paid homage to the eccentricities of Britain, including crop circles. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He also took the opportunity to pay homage to three periods in ballet's history. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Translations: Chinese: 崇敬 Japanese: 敬意 |
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