单词 | congratulate |
释义 | congratulate congratulate /kənˈɡræt.jʊ.leɪt/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for congratulate ► B2 to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement: » I was just congratulating Ceri on winning/on having won her race.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing downcongratulatory /kənˌɡræt.jʊˈleɪ.tər.i/ aep /-ˈɡrætʃ.əl.ə.tɔːr-/ adjective ► F0» a congratulatory speechThesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down • • • Extra Examples:» The defeated candidate gave a dignified speech in which he congratulated his rival.» His plan was such a success that even his original critics had to congratulate him.» Granny rang up to congratulate him on passing his exams.» I must congratulate you - this is a very impressive piece of work.» It is my wife you should be congratulating - she did all the hard work. |
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