1. to say something nice to praise someone
稱讚，讚美
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
她稱讚他的簡報做得非常出色。
I must compliment you on your cooking skills.
我一定要稱讚你的廚藝。
Compliment Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
compliment
verb
快速理解
What does "Compliment" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Compliment"?
compliment 指用言語或行動表達讚美或欣賞。
- 1
讚美某人
EN: to praise or express admiration for someone
翻譯: 稱讚或表達對某人的欣賞
- 2
恭維
EN: to say something polite and flattering
翻譯: 說一些客氣且奉承的話
- 3
搭配事物
EN: to go well with something, enhancing it
翻譯: 與某物相得益彰，使其更出色
小提醒：注意 compliment（讚美）和 complement（補充、補足）發音相同但拼寫和意思完全不同，容易混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Compliment" in English）
How to pronounce "Compliment" in English?"Compliment" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Compliment" from YouTube Videos
Benjamin Wallace: The price of happiness
TED
“These ones GQ did spring for -- I own these -- but I will tell you, not only did I not get a compliment from any of you, I have not gotten a compliment from anybody in the months that I have owned and worn these.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Compliment"?How does "Compliment" change by context?
2. to politely congratulate or express admiration
（禮貌地）祝賀或表達欽佩
He complimented the team on their hard work and success.
他祝賀團隊的努力工作和成功。
We complimented the newlyweds on their beautiful wedding.
我們向這對新人祝賀他們舉辦了美好的婚禮。
3. to enhance or go well with something else
襯托，與…相得益彰
The wine perfectly compliments the flavor of the cheese.
這款葡萄酒完美地襯托出乳酪的風味。
Her necklace compliments the color of her dress.
她的項鍊與她洋裝的顏色相得益彰。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Compliment"?How to make natural sentences with "Compliment"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| compliment + someone | 稱讚某人 | She complimented him on his excellent presentation. (她稱讚他出色的簡報。) |
| compliment + someone + on + something | 就某事稱讚某人 | The teacher complimented the student on her hard work. (老師稱讚了這位學生的努力。) |
| be complimented + for + something | 因某事受到稱讚 | He was complimented for his honesty. (他因誠實而受到稱讚。) |
| compliment + each other | 互相稱讚 | The team members often compliment each other's ideas. (團隊成員經常稱讚彼此的想法。) |
用法說明
How is "Compliment" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Compliment"?
compliment on doing vs compliment for doing
- "compliment someone on doing something" 強調讚美的是對方所做的某個具體行為或成就。
- "compliment someone for doing something" 強調讚美的是對方做某事的這個事實、行為本身或背後的特質（如勇氣、努力）。
- 兩者常可互換，但細微差別在於 on 更聚焦於「成果」，for 更聚焦於「行為/原因」。
對比範例： EN: She complimented him on completing the project ahead of schedule. 翻譯: 她稱讚他提前完成了專案。
EN:She complimented him for his dedication to the project.
翻譯:她稱讚他對專案的奉獻精神。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 "compliment someone on something" 是最常見且安全的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Compliment" and similar words?How to choose "Compliment" vs alternatives?
compliment vs praise
「compliment」通常指具體、口頭上的稱讚，較為隨意；「praise」則更正式、全面，常用於對成就、品格或表現的讚揚。
compliment vs flatter
「compliment」是真誠的讚美；「flatter」則常帶有討好、奉承的意圖，可能不真誠。
compliment vs congratulate
「compliment」是稱讚某人特質或所有物；「congratulate」是祝賀某人取得的成就或好運。
口語用法
How is "Compliment" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Compliment"?
引述
在轉述或提及他人對某人的讚美時，常用「compliment」來引述內容。 EN: She complimented me on my presentation skills. 翻譯: 她稱讚了我的簡報技巧。
EN:I just wanted to pass along the compliment I heard about your work.
翻譯:我只是想轉達我聽到的、關於你工作的讚美。
語氣強調
在口語中，常透過重音或語調來強調「compliment」的真誠性或意外性。 EN: That was a genuine compliment, I promise! 翻譯: 那是真心的讚美，我保證！
EN:Wow, did he actually compliment your cooking?
翻譯:哇，他真的稱讚了你的廚藝嗎？
停頓填充
在思考如何表達讚美，或想讓讚美聽起來不那麼刻意時，會用一些填充詞。 EN: I just wanted to say... I have to compliment you on how you handled that. 翻譯: 我只是想說…我得稱讚你處理那件事的方式。
EN:This might sound weird, but I have to give you a compliment on your patience.
翻譯:這聽起來可能有點怪，但我必須稱讚你的耐心。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫中（如報告、論文），應避免使用口語化的填充詞和引述結構，宜直接、明確地陳述讚賞的事實或採用更正式的動詞如「praise」或「commend」。例如，將口語的「I have to compliment...」改寫為「It is commendable that...」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Compliment"?What fixed phrases with "Compliment" should I remember?
compliment someone on something
compliment [sb] on [sth]
因某事稱讚某人
pay someone a compliment
pay [sb] a compliment
給予某人讚美
compliment each other
compliment each other
互相稱讚
fish for compliments
fish for compliments
拐彎抹角地尋求讚美
return the compliment
return the compliment
回敬讚美；禮尚往來
compliment someone highly
compliment [sb] highly
高度讚揚某人
give a backhanded compliment
give a backhanded compliment
給予帶有諷刺或挖苦意味的讚美
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Compliment"?Which "Compliment" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The wine really compliments the meal.
✓The wine really complements the meal.
混淆了 'compliment'（稱讚）和 'complement'（補充、相配）。'Complement' 指使某物更完整或更好，而 'compliment' 是表達讚美。
×She complimented me for my new haircut.
✓She complimented me on my new haircut.
動詞 'compliment' 的正確介系詞搭配是 'on'（針對某事），而不是 'for'。使用 'compliment someone on something' 的結構。
×He gave me a nice compliment about my work.
✓He paid me a nice compliment on my work. / He complimented me on my work.
雖然 'give a compliment' 在語法上並非完全錯誤，但更地道、更常見的搭配是 'pay a compliment'。使用動詞形式 'complimented' 通常更為簡潔自然。
×complement (when meaning praise)
✓compliment
當意思是「稱讚」時，正確拼寫是 'compliment'（中間有 i，且是單一 m）。'Complement'（中間是 e）意思是「補充、相配」。這是常見的拼寫錯誤。
×She complimented on my dress.
✓She complimented me on my dress.
動詞 'compliment' 是及物動詞，需要一個直接受詞（接受稱讚的人）。結構是 'compliment + someone + on + something'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Compliment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Compliment"?
compliments(3rd_singular)complimenting(present_participle)complimented(past)complimented(past_participle)