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tribute

/ˈtrɪb.juːt/

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

例文

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The children left flowers at the statue as a tribute to the writer.

The children left flowers at the statue as a tribute to the writer.

2

The President paid tribute to the brave soldiers who served the country.

The President paid tribute to the brave soldiers who served the country.

3

I'm making a video as a tribute to my best friend for his birthday.

I'm making a video as a tribute to my best friend for his birthday.

語族

名詞
tribute
関連
tributary
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a TRI-bute as three (tri) people bringing gifts to a hero to show how much they respect him.

クイックテスト

The town decided to ___ tribute to the founder by building a new park.

正解!

正解は: pay

例文

1

The children left flowers at the statue as a tribute to the writer.

everyday

The children left flowers at the statue as a tribute to the writer.

2

The President paid tribute to the brave soldiers who served the country.

formal

The President paid tribute to the brave soldiers who served the country.

3

I'm making a video as a tribute to my best friend for his birthday.

informal

I'm making a video as a tribute to my best friend for his birthday.

4

The professor's lecture was a tribute to the pioneers of modern science.

academic

The professor's lecture was a tribute to the pioneers of modern science.

5

During the meeting, the board paid tribute to the retiring director's years of service.

business

During the meeting, the board paid tribute to the retiring director's years of service.

語族

名詞
tribute
関連
tributary

よく使う組み合わせ

pay tribute to pay tribute to (show respect to)
a fitting tribute a fitting tribute (an appropriate honor)
moving tribute moving tribute (an emotional honor)
floral tribute floral tribute (flowers given in respect)
glowing tribute glowing tribute (highly positive praise)

よく使うフレーズ

in tribute to

in tribute to (done to honor someone)

standing tribute

standing tribute (a lasting sign of respect)

pay one's last tributes

pay one's last tributes (to attend a funeral)

よく混同される語

tribute vs contribution

A contribution is usually money or help given to a cause, while a tribute is specifically an act of respect or honor.

tribute vs attribute

An attribute is a quality or characteristic of a person; a tribute is an expression of praise.

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使い方のコツ

The most common way to use this word is with the verb 'pay.' You 'pay tribute to' someone to show you admire them.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'give tribute' or 'make tribute,' but the standard idiomatic expression is 'pay tribute.'

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a TRI-bute as three (tri) people bringing gifts to a hero to show how much they respect him.

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語源

From the Latin word 'tributum,' meaning a thing contributed or paid, originally referring to a tax paid by one state to another.

文法パターン

countable noun usually followed by the preposition 'to' often used with the verb 'pay'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, it is common to have 'tribute bands' which are musical groups that play the music of a very famous band to honor them.

クイックテスト

The town decided to ___ tribute to the founder by building a new park.

正解!

正解は: pay

関連フレーズ

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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