| 单词 | tribute |
| 释义 | tribute n. 1. a thing said or done or given as a mark of respect or affection etc. (paid tribute to their achievements; floral tributes). 2. hist. a a payment made periodically by one State or ruler to another, esp. as a sign of dependence. b an obligation to pay this (was laid under tribute). 3. (foll. by to) an indication of (some praiseworthy quality) (their success is a tribute to their perseverance). 4. a proportion of ore or its equivalent paid to a miner for his work, or to the owner of a mine. Etymology: ME f. L tributum neut. past part. of tribuere tribut- assign, orig. divide between tribes (tribus) |
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