compliment /ˈkɔmplimənt/ I. n. ［c］ 1.赞美(话)，恭维(话)：pay him a compliment on his progress 赞扬他的进步 She received many compliments on her cooking. 她的烹饪技术倍受赞扬。2.(多用pl.) 问候，祝愿：Extend my compliments to your parents. 请代我问候你的双亲。‖II.vt. 赞美，恭维：compliment a student on his good performance 夸奖一个学生的良好表现