tribute
noun uk/ˈtrɪb.juːt/ us/ˈtrɪb.juːt/
(RESPECTFUL ACTION)
C2 [ C or U ](尤指在正式场合表达敬意的)颂词,礼物
something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday. 昨天这位著名演员去世后,世界各国人士纷纷表示哀悼。
floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral) 葬礼用花
pay tribute to someone/somethingC2 赞扬,称赞
to praise someone or something
The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze. 部长高度赞扬了奋力扑灭大火的勇士们。
(BENEFICIAL EFFECT)
be a tribute to something/someone 是(优秀、强大或有效性)的明证
to show clearly how good, strong, or effective something or someone is
I've never met a five-year-old as well behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you! 我从没见过一个5岁的小孩像你儿子这么乖的——你真行!
It is a tribute to his determination over his 22 years that he has achieved so much. 他所取得的成绩充分证明了22年来他的决心有多么坚定。