A ceremonial act or expression as a tribute of courtesy, ‘usually understood to mean less than it declares’ (Johnson); now, esp. a neatly-turned…
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > compliment > [verb (intransitive)] (2) to pass, pay, make, etc. a compliment1655 A ceremonial act or expression as a tribute of courtesy, ‘usually understood to mean less than it declares’ (Johnson); now, esp. a neatly-turned… to throw bouquets1904 figurative. A compliment, praise; to throw bouquets: to pay compliments. |
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