1 [C,U] tribute (to sb) something that you say or do to show that you respect or admire sb/sth, especially sb who has died 礼赞，赞辞（尤指对死者的敬意）: A special concert was held as a tribute to the composer. 举行了专场音乐会，向这位作曲家表示敬意。

2 [sing] a tribute (to sb/sth) a sign of how good sb/sth is （某人或某物）优秀质量的展现: The success of the festival is a tribute to the organizers. 艺术节办得成功显示出筹备者的办事能力强。