Homage

GRE 蓝宝 Barron

[编辑] 解释

n. 效忠, 崇敬
［英］ n. 效忠, 崇敬 ( honor; allegiance)
［类］ counsel : advice / laud : homage ( 忠告为了给建议 / 称赞为了表崇敬) 反义词: disrespect ( 不尊重)
［记］ hom ( =hum 人) +age -> 把别人当人看
［同］同根词: homicide ( 杀人犯)

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French homage, omage, from home man, vassal, from Latin homin-, homo human being; akin to Old English guma human being, Latin humus earth — more at humble
Date: 14th century
1.
- a. a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
- b. the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal
- c. an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage
2.
- a. expression of high regard ; respect — often used with pay
- b. something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another ; tribute <his long life filled with international homages to his unique musical talent — People>
Synonyms: see honor