
compliment
英 /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ 美 /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/
- n. 赞美;称赞A remark expressing admiration or approval.
- v. 称赞;赞美To tell someone that you admire something about them.
Her compliment about my cooking made me smile.
她对我厨艺的称赞让我笑了。
Teachers who compliment students on specific improvements can strengthen motivation and encourage continued effort.
教师若针对学生的具体进步给予表扬,就能增强学习动力,鼓励他们继续努力。
搭配
pay someone a compliment 称赞某人compliment someone on something 称赞某人的某方面accept a compliment 接受赞美a sincere compliment 真诚的赞美
辨析提示
compliment是赞美;complement是补充、相辅相成。
词族
complimentary (adj.)
近义 praise
反义 insult
相关词
- power 权力;影响力
- caring 体贴的;关心他人的
- misunderstand 误解;误会
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- movement 移动;动作
- promote 促进;提倡
- celebration 庆祝活动;庆典
- state 状态;状况
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