Compliment

['kɒmplɪm(ə)nt] or ['kɑmpləmənt]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration.

(verb.) say something to someone that expresses praise; 'He complimented her on her last physics paper'.

(verb.) express respect or esteem for.

艾德丽安錄入--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(n.) An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.

(v. t.) To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.

(v. i.) To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.

艾达校對

同義詞及近義詞：

n. Praise, commendation, encomium, laudation, flattering remark, good word.

v. a. Praise, commend, flatter (by expressions of civility).

格里塔手打

同義詞及反義詞：

[See PRAISE]

SYN:Homage, courtesy, flattery, praise

ANT:Insult, discourtesy, contempt

丹尼整理

解釋/意思:

n. an expression of regard or praise: delicate flattery: an expression of formal respect or civility: a present.—v.t. Compliment′ to pay a compliment to: to express respect for: to praise: to flatter: to congratulate: to make a present.—v.i. to make compliments.—adjs. Compliment′al expressing or implying compliment; Compliment′ary conveying or expressive of civility or praise: using compliments.—n. Compliment′er one who pays compliments.—Compliments of the season compliments appropriate to special times as Christmas and birthdays; Left-handed compliment a saying intended to seem a compliment but in reality the reverse; Pay or Present one's compliments to give one's respects or greeting.

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