a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect

He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore. 她抱怨说丈夫再也不赞美她了。

I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother. 当人们说我长得像我母亲的时候，我觉得很高兴。

Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments? 你这是在寻求表扬吗？

an action that expresses approval or respect

You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed. 我在你面前睡着了你应该感到荣幸——这意味着我很放心。

Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you). 多谢你的帮助——我希望有朝一日能报答你。

an expression of your admiration or respect

That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef. 这顿饭真是太好吃了！请代我向厨师致意。

My compliments for the excellent article on Antarctica.

My compliments to Sir John and tell him I am looking forward to his visit.

"My compliments to the cook," he said, pushing away his empty plate.

If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to that person free.

We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments. 我们免费附赠一本最新的小册子。

Please send the minister a copy of my book with my compliments.

For guests of our hotel, evening cocktails are offered with our compliments.

We will send you a selection of our choicest coffees to try with our compliments.

Please accept this necklace with my compliments.

to praise or express admiration for someone

I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food. 我刚才在夸罗伯特做的饭菜特棒。

I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation. 我必须表扬你对困难局面的处理。