| 单词 | compliment |
| 释义 | compliment —compliment /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/ aep /ˈkɑːm-/ noun C2 [C] a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: » She complained that her husband never paid her any compliments any more.» I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.» Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?Note: Do not confuse with complement.Thesaurus+: ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Expressing and asking opinionsThesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing downC2 [S] an action that expresses approval or respect: » You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.» Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing downmy compliments... FORMALF0 an expression of your admiration or respect: » That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjectionswith your compliments C2 FORMALF0 If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to them free: » We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.Thesaurus+: ↑Costing or worth little or no moneyverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for compliment ► C1 to praise or express admiration for someone: » I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.» I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down |
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