compliments(名词复数):赞美、称赞的话;也可指问候/致意(较正式,如 with my compliments 表示“谨致问候/敬意”)。动词含义(compliment)是“称赞”。
/ˈkɑːmplɪmənts/
She received many compliments on her new haircut.
她的新发型收到了很多称赞。
Despite the tough criticism, the professor ended his feedback with a few sincere compliments to encourage the student.
尽管批评很严厉,教授还是在反馈结尾用几句真诚的赞美来鼓励学生。
源自法语 compliment,再上溯到意大利语 complimento,与拉丁语 complēre(“完成、补足”)相关。早期含义偏向“礼貌性的致意/客套话”,后来常用来指“称赞、赞美”。