🇬🇧🇨🇳 tribute - 贡 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "tribute" ("贡"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A tribute is something special you do, say, or give to show respect, love, or thanks to someone, like a gift, a song, or kind words that honor them.
We made a tribute to our teacher by not talking for five whole minutes, which was harder than any homework ever.
We made a tribute to our principal by behaving so well that she checked the calendar for April Fools’ Day.
As a tribute to Grandma’s cooking, we all rolled away from the table instead of walking.
My sister created a tribute dance for our cat; the cat’s tribute was to ignore her completely.
Ancient people sometimes built giant statues as a tribute to their rulers—imagine a 30-foot-tall statue of your principal staring at you from the playground!
At the river, a child placed pebbles beside the wooden boat as a tribute. Each pebble was a quiet tribute for the lost dog. The child tied a ribbon, set a candle, and whispered another tribute to warm the cold night. Neighbors watched, leaving flowers and a final tribute, hands adding a tiny tribute. The child smiled, peace found.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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