compliment
UK ['kɒm.plɪ.mənt] US ['kɑ:m-] noun
countable
■a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect 恭维（话）；赞扬（话）；奉承（话）•She complained that her husband never paid her any compliments any more.她抱怨说丈夫再也不赞美她了。 •I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.当人们说我长得像我母亲的时候，我觉得很高兴。 •Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?你在沽名钓誉吗？ only singular
■an action which expresses approval or respect 赞扬；致敬；致意•You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.我在你面前睡着了你应该感到荣幸——这意味着我很放心。 •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).谢谢你的帮忙——我希望有朝一日能报答你。 My compliments... formal
■an expression of your admiration or respect （向）…致意（或致敬）•That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.这顿饭真是太好吃了！请代我向厨师致意。 with your compliments formal
■If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to them free 免费赠送地•We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.我们免费附赠一本最新的小册子。
UK ['kɒm.plɪ.mənt] US ['kɑ:m-] verb transitive
■to praise or express admiration for someone 夸奖；赞扬；赞赏；恭维•I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.我刚才在夸罗伯特做的饭菜很棒。 •I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.我必须表扬你对困难局面的处理。 |