1 [C] a compliment (on sth) a statement or action that shows admiration for sb 称赞；嘉许；恭维: People often pay her complimentson her piano playing. 人们常常称赞她的钢琴造诣。

2 compliments [pl] (formal 正式) used to say that you like sth or to thank sb for sth （用于表示喜欢或谢意）致意，问候，祝贺: Tea and coffee are provided with the compliments of the hotel management (= without charge). 咖啡和茶由酒店管理部门奉送，聊表谢意。