tribute
tribute — 名詞
1. an action, statement, or gift that you offer to someone to express your respect
致敬；獻禮
為表達敬意而做的言行或贈禮
an action, statement, or gift that you offer to someone to express your respect or admiration for them, especially during a formal ceremony or event.
Andrés paid tribute to his high school teacher during the awards ceremony.
Andrés 在頒獎典禮上向他的高中老師致敬。
pay tribute to [person]
A minute of silence was a moving tribute to the victims of the earthquake.
一分鐘的默哀是對地震罹難者感人的悼念。
a moving tribute
The park was renamed as a lasting tribute to the founder of the city.
這座公園更名為對城市創辦人的永久紀念。
Fans left floral tributes outside the theatre after the actor's death.
這位演員去世後，粉絲們在劇院外留下了鮮花致敬。
In a heartfelt tribute, Mira sang a song that her grandmother had loved.
Mira 唱了一首她祖母喜愛的歌，作為由衷的致敬。
文法句型
pay tribute to [person]
a tribute to [person]
in tribute to [person]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the verb 'pay' in the fixed expression 'pay tribute to someone' — this is the most common pattern for this sense. Also common in 'in tribute to' (prepositional phrase modifying an action).
常見錯誤
2. spoken or written praise that clearly shows you think highly of someone or their
讚揚；頌詞
公開表達的讚美之辭
spoken or written praise that clearly shows you think highly of someone or their qualities, especially in a public setting.
The director's speech was a warm tribute to the entire design team.
主管的演說是對整個設計團隊的真誠讚揚。
a warm tribute to
Haruto's farewell letter to the hospital staff was a genuine tribute to their kindness.
Haruto 留給醫院工作人員的告別信真摯地讚揚了他們的善意。
Tara received a glowing tribute from her colleagues at the retirement party.
Tara 在退休派對上收到了同事們的熱情讚頌。
The newspaper article was filled with tributes to the bravery of the rescue team.
報紙文章充滿了對救援隊勇氣的讚美。
- accolade
more formal and often refers to an award or honour
- commendation
formal praise, often official or written
- criticism
expression of disapproval rather than praise
文法句型
be a tribute to [someone/something]
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'be a tribute to (someone)' where the noun phrase before 'be' names the praising act (speech, letter, article). Distinguish from sense 1, where tribute is the act itself — here the tribute is the content of what is said or written.
常見錯誤
3. something that clearly shows the positive qualities, success, or strength of a p
證明；體現
顯示某人或某事物優良品質的證據
something that clearly shows the positive qualities, success, or strength of a person or thing, often without being a deliberate act of praise.
The old theatre stays full every night, which is a tribute to its performers.
那間老劇院每晚客滿，是對表演者的肯定。
is a tribute to the quality of
Felix's recovery from the accident was a tribute to the skill of the medical staff.
Felix 從車禍中康復，證明了醫療團隊的技術。
The market's lasting popularity is a tribute to the community's love for traditional food.
這個市場歷久不衰，體現了社區對傳統美食的熱愛。
Shanti's ability to stay calm under pressure was a tribute to years of training.
Shanti 在壓力下保持冷靜的能力，證明了多年訓練的成果。
文法句型
be a tribute to [something]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: here the focus is on evidence or proof of quality, not on words of praise. The subject of 'is a tribute to' in this sense is typically a result or achievement, not a speech or article.
4. money or goods that a weaker ruler, nation, or group is forced to pay to a more
貢金；進貢
弱勢方被迫向強權支付的錢財或物資
money or goods that a weaker ruler, nation, or group is forced to pay to a more powerful one, often in exchange for protection or to avoid attack.
The Roman Empire demanded annual tribute from every province it controlled.
羅馬帝國要求每個行省每年進貢。
demanded tribute from
Border villages paid tribute to the invading army every harvest season.
邊境村莊每逢收成季節就向入侵的軍隊進貢。
pay tribute to
Historical records show that the emperor collected tribute in gold, silk, and spices.
歷史記錄顯示皇帝收取了黃金、絲綢和香料等貢品。
Bilal studied how the tribute system shaped trade routes across the ancient world.
Bilal 研究了朝貢體系如何塑造了古代的貿易路線。
- gift
something given freely, not under compulsion
文法句型
pay tribute (to) [ruler/nation]
demand tribute from [nation]
用法筆記
Historically, tribute was often collected annually and took the form of valuable goods or currency. Unlike 'tax', which applies to citizens of one's own nation, tribute is paid by a foreign or subordinate group. This sense is uncountable when referring to the system or practice, and countable when referring to specific payments.