| [/ˈtrɪbjuːt; ˋtrɪbjut/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] action, statement or gift that is meant to show one's respect or admiration 表示敬意或称赞的行动、 言语或礼物:
floral tributes, ie gifts of flowers 献礼的花 *
Tributes to the dead leader have been received from all around the world. 世界各地的人们向已故领袖表示哀悼. *
The mourners stood in silent tribute as the coffin was laid to rest. 灵柩下葬时, 送葬者默立致哀. 用法:
2 [sing] a ~ (to sth) indication of the effectiveness of sth 有效性的标示:
His recovery is a tribute to the doctors' skill. 他能够康复充分说明该医师医术高超. 用法:
3 [C, U] (esp formerly) payment made by one country or ruler to another, esp to avoid war （尤指旧时）（一国向他国交纳的）贡品, 贡金, 贡（尤指为避免战争）. 用法:
4 (idm 习语) pay tribute to sb/sth => pay2. |