| 单词 | compliment |
| 释义 | compliment —complimentable, adj. —complimenter, n. —complimentingly, adv. n. /kom"pleuh meuhnt/; v. /kom"pleuh ment'/, n. 1. an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. 2. a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him. 3. compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards: He sends you his compliments. 4. Archaic. a gift; present. v.t. 5. to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior. 6. to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: He complimented us by giving a party in our honor. 7. to congratulate; felicitate: to compliment a prince on the birth of a son. v.i. 8. to pay compliments. [1570-80; < F < It complimento < Sp cumplimiento, equiv. to cumpli- (see COMPLY) + -miento -MENT; earlier identical in sp. with COMPLEMENT] Syn. 1. kudos, tribute, eulogy, panegyric. 5. commend, praise, honor. Ant. 1. disparagement. Usage. See complement. |
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