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tribute
n
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.
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.
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).
4 (idm 习语) pay tribute to sb/sth => pay2.
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