Compliment



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解释

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• v. / n. 恭维, 称赞
• ［英］ v. / n. 恭维, 称赞 ( praise, or flattery)
• ［记］ 不要和complement ( 补充) 相混
• ［同］ 派生词: complimentary ( adj. 赞赏的) 近形词: complement ( 补充) ; implement ( 工具, 实现)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir to be courteous — more at comply
• Date: 1598
• 1.
  • a. an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially an admiring remark
  • b. formal and respectful recognition ; honor
• 2. plural best wishes ; regards ccept my compliments<compliments of the season

II. transitive verb

• Date: 1673
• 1. to pay a compliment to
• 2. to present with a token of esteem

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