tribute ['tribju:t]

n.
1、贡物，贡金，进贡

They rendered tribute to the conqueror.
他们向征服者纳贡。

2、礼物，称颂，赞赏

We pay tribute to his courage.
我们赞赏他的勇气。

3、殷勤，致意，敬意

She accepted their tribute graciously.
她慈祥地接受了他们的致意。

All rose and stood in silent tribute.
全体起立默哀。

4、明证，贡献

His recovery is a tribute to the doctors' skill.
他能够康复充分说明该医师医术高超.

【衍生词】

1、attribute n.性质，属性；vt.归因于
Generosity is his first attribute.
宽大是他最主要的特质。

2、contribute vi.捐献，起作用，有助于
contribute to the Red Cross
向红十字会捐献

3、distribute vt.分配，分给，分送
The products of labour should be justly distributed.
劳动产品应合理分配。

【背句子记单词】

The tribute accorded him was fully deserved.
对他的赞扬他完全当之无愧。