Language Point 24

Always give others credit that is rightfully theirs. (Para. 9)

Meaning: Always give other people the praise that they merit.

give (the) credit: give (someone) praise (for something)

He was given credit for his work. 他因工作出色而受到赞扬。

To give someone credit for a good quality means to believe that they have it. 称赞某人的好品质意味着相信他具有这种好品质。

Cf.: get/take (the) credit: to be praised 受到赞扬

The young boy took all the credit for drawing the picture even though his teacher had done most of the work. 小男孩因画了这幅画而受到了许许多多的赞扬，尽管这画多半是他老师画的。