| 单词 | kudos |
| 释义 | kudos (once / 13728 pages) n If you're really good at judo, you will get kudos, or praise and congratulations, for your speed and strength. You get kudos for doing something well, whether a class presentation, a chore, or a performance in a game or recital. Getting kudos for doing something that makes you famous or well-known is possible too, though it's easier to get kudos just for doing a good job. Kudos looks like a plural noun, but the s is just the ending of the original Greek word. WORD FAMILYkudos USAGE EXAMPLESKudos to Seattle’s cadre of superior sound designers, whose work enhanced many a production. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) Kudos to Mr. Abe for highlighting this in dramatic fashion, as with last year’s address to Congress and now at Pearl Harbor. Wall Street Journal(Dec 27, 2016) Kudos to the photographers who captured these award-worthy images and literally showed professionalism under fire. New York Times(Dec 19, 2016) n an expression of approval and commendation Syn|Hypo|Hyper congratulations, extolment, praise superlative an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) encomium, eulogy, paean, panegyric, peana formal expression of praise eulogium, eulogya formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently good word, recommendation, testimonialsomething that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable complimenta remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration character, character reference, referencea formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability puffexaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) trade-lasta compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me flatteryexcessive or insincere praise fulsomeness, smarm, unctionexcessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm approval, commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion |
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