"pay a compliment" 怎么发音
expression
PAY uh KOM-pluh-ment
PAY uh KOM-pli-ment
释义
To say something nice to someone about their appearance, abilities, or actions to show admiration or praise.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɑmpɫəmɛnt
英式英语
pˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt
简化发音
美式
PAY uh KOM-pluh-ment
英式
PAY uh KOM-pli-ment
语境中听
She paid a compliment to her friend’s new dress.
It is polite to pay a compliment when you like something about someone.
Tom felt happy when his teacher paid him a compliment.
Did you just pay me a compliment, or are you teasing me?