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

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。

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。