tribute /ˈtribju:t/ n. u & c 1.颂词,称赞,(表示敬意的)礼物:pay (a) tribute to the hero 向英雄致敬;earn sb.’s tribute of respect 赢得某人的尊敬;pay cheerful tribute to … 热情赞颂 2.贡品:collect tributes 收贡品;lay a tribute on… 课以贡赋,使进贡