n.[C]

1. 赞美的话；恭维；敬意[（+on）]
   It's the nicest compliment I've ever had.

   这是我听到的最好的恭维话。

2. 问候；致意；道贺[P]
   My compliments to your father!

   向你父亲代为致意！

vt.

1. 赞美；恭维；祝贺[（+on）]
   He complimented her on her new dress.

   他称赞她的新衣服漂亮。

2. 向……赠送（某物）以表示敬意（或祝贺）[（+with）]

n.

v.

1. politely congratulate or praise.
2. (compliment someone with) archaic present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy.