com.pli.ment
n.(名词)
An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
恭维:赞美、羡慕或祝贺的表达方式
A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
敬意:文明、客气或尊敬的正式行为
compliments Good wishes; regards:
compliments 祝愿;致意:
例句:
Extend my compliments to your parents.See Usage Note at complement
代我向你父母问好参见 complement
v.tr.(及物动词)
com.pli.ment.ed,com.pli.ment.ing,com.pli.ments
To pay a compliment to.
向…道贺
To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.
向…致意:通过赠送礼物或提供帮助来表达喜爱、致意或尊敬之情
来源:
French
法语
from Italian complimento
源自 意大利语 complimento
from Spanish cumplimiento
源自 西班牙语 cumplimiento
from cumplir [to complete]
源自 cumplir [使完美]
from Latin complôre [to fill up]
源自 拉丁语 complôre [填补]
com- [intensive pref.] * see com-
com- [前缀,表加强词义] *参见 com-
plôre [to fill] * see pel…-
plôre [装] *参见 pel…-