compliment

致意，问候英释nnpolite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and admiration

赞美，祝贺英释vvto say something nice to someone in order to praise them

1 compliment someone on,称赞某人的…

2 left-handed compliment,言不由衷(或挖苦人)的恭维话

1 Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year).谨致节日的祝贺！（圣诞节或新年时的贺词）

2 She complimented him on his excellent German..她夸奖他德语棒极了。