•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？

•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。

•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。

•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。

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•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。