tribute

noun

1. （尤指对死者的）致敬，颂词；悼念；致哀；吊唁礼物
   an act, a statement or a gift that is intended to show your respect or admiration, especially for a dead person
   1. At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to her life and work.
      在葬礼上，她最早的朋友对她的一生和工作给予了高度的赞扬。
   2. This book is a fitting tribute to the bravery of the pioneers.
      本书是对先驱们大无畏精神恰如其分的献礼。
   3. floral tributes (= gifts of flowers at a funeral)
      葬礼献花
2. （良好效果或影响的）体现，显示
   showing the good effects or influence of sth/sb
   1. His recovery is a tribute to the doctors' skill.
      他的康复充分显示了各位医生高超的医术。
3. （尤指旧时一国向他国交纳的）贡品，贡金
   (especially in the past) money given by one country or ruler to another, especially in return for protection or for not being attacked

1. N-VAR 致敬;颂词;献礼
   A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.
   1. The song is a tribute to Roy Orbison...
      那首歌是对罗伊·奥比森的致敬。
   2. He paid tribute to the organising committee...
      他赞扬了组委会。
   3. Over nine-thousand ex-servicemen and women marched past in tribute to their fallen comrades.
      9,000多名退伍的男女战士列队行进而过，以悼念他们倒下的同志。
2. N-SING (良好结果的)体现，证明
   If one thing is a tribute to another, the first thing is the result of the second and shows how good it is.
   1. His success has been a tribute to hard work, to professionalism...
      他的成功充分体现了他的勤劳苦干和敬业精神。
   2. It is a tribute to Mr Chandler's skill that he has fashioned a fascinating book out of such unpromising material.
      钱德勒先生竟然以如此不被看好的素材写出了一本引人入胜的书，这充分证明了他的写作技巧。

1. She digressed from her prepared speech to pay tribute to the President.
   她脱离了发言稿的主题，对总统给予了高度赞扬。
2. As the nation continued to mourn, the new President of South Africa paid his own tribute.
   举国仍在哀悼之际，南非新任总统也表达了自己的怀念之情。
3. They called the event 'a tribute to heroes', which was a nice touch
   他们把这一活动称为“向英雄致敬”，这可是加分之举。
4. The song is a tribute to Roy Orbison
   那首歌是对罗伊·奥比森的致敬。
5. He paid tribute to the organising committee
   他赞扬了组委会。
6. Over nine-thousand ex-servicemen and women marched past in tribute to their fallen comrades.
   9,000多名退伍的男女战士列队行进而过，以悼念他们倒下的同志。
7. His success has been a tribute to hard work, to professionalism
   他的成功充分体现了他的勤劳苦干和敬业精神。
8. It is a tribute to Mr Chandler's skill that he has fashioned a fascinating book out of such unpromising material.
   钱德勒先生竟然以如此不被看好的素材写出了一本引人入胜的书，这充分证明了他的写作技巧。
9. Many conquered nations had to pay tribute to the rulers of ancient Rome.
   许多被征服的国家必须向古罗马的统治者朝贡。
10. All rose and stood in silent tribute.
    全体起立默哀。
11. All rose in silent tribute to the memory of the martyrs.
    为悼念先烈，全体起立，静默致哀。
12. Let me take this opportunity to pay tribute and express sincere thanks to you for your efforts.
    我愿借此机会，向你们表示崇高的敬意和衷心的感谢。
13. I do not know the Chinese generals who, but my heart is full of the China General tribute.
    我不知道这位中国将军是谁，但我的心里充满了对这位中国将军的敬意。
14. On the occasion, I would like you to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt tribute!
    值此，我谨向你们表示最诚挚的感谢和衷心的敬意！
15. This is a tribute to Edwin Jarvis, Tony Stark's butler.
    这是对埃德温·贾维斯的致敬，他是托尼·斯塔克的男管家。
16. The Queen also paid tribute to members of other Commonwealth states that have sent troops to the region.
    伊丽莎白女王还对向阿富汗派兵的其他英联邦成员国表示了敬意。
17. I bring you tribute from our victory.
    我们打胜仗了，这是给你献上的战利品。
18. It's become my tribute to you and Marlene.
    它成为我对你和玛琳的纪念。
19. The confidence he had thought fit to repose in me seemed a tribute to my discretion.
    他认为可以和我推心置腹，这对我的谨慎似乎是一种赞美。
20. His Nobel Prize is a tribute to the originality of his research.
    他的诺贝尔奖证明了他独创性的研究。
21. Who suffers most if the tribute is lost?
    贡品迟到了谁受的损失最大？
22. Pay tribute to all care about and support China's modernization drive foreign friends and people around the world!
    向一切关心和支持中国现代化建设的外国朋友和世界各国人民致敬！
23. Also thank those disinterested limb offering as a tribute of no reputation!
    也谢谢那些默默无闻的肢体无私的奉献！
24. He also visited a police station and a fire station, paying tribute to rescue workers.
    他还走访了一个警察局和一个消防站，向救援人员致敬。
25. For he did not wish tribute or song.
    因为他不希望进贡和歌颂。
26. In her speech she paid a high tribute to your ability.
    在演说中她高度赞扬了你的才能。
27. It is a more remarkable tribute to Diana than I can ever hope to offer her today.
    对戴安娜而言，这是对她的最佳献礼，超过了我能给她的一切。
28. In this regard, I have to pay high tribute to you personally.
    对此，我也向你个人表示高贵的敬意。
29. In the name of my people, I accept the tribute.
    我以我的人民的名义，接受你的贡品。
30. I liked the fact, I thought it was a nice tribute to a way of life.
    我喜欢它真实的感觉。我认为这是对一种生活方式的美好赞扬。

noun

1. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
   1. every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection

   Synonym:    protection

2. payment by one nation for protection by another

3. something given or done as an expression of esteem

   Synonym:    testimonial