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homage

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++hom·age /ˈhɒmɪdʒ $ ˈhɑː-/ noun [singular]  formalADMIRE something you do to show respect for someone or something you think is important 致敬 The film pays homage to Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’. 该影片向马丁·斯科塞斯的《穷街陋巷》致敬。
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homageHe agreed to do homage so long as it was spelt out that Aquitaine should belong to him and his heirs for ever.Look for a great little homage to Mary Tyler Moore, too.They went wild with jubilation as they paid homage to the local boy who made President.Memorial Day is when Americans pay homage to those killed in the nation's wars.And in its intolerance of criticism and debate the government and its minions pay homage to those they have replaced.The mayor also suggested that the de Young may get a new name to pay homage to a high-spending benefactor.I am here to receive your homage in dark silence.pays homage toThe annual luncheon at the center pays homage to those who have given more than 1,000 hours.But - no piano in an album that pays homage to one of the great pianists?
Origin homage (1200-1300) Old French hommage, from homme man, man who owes duty to a ruler
hom·age nounChineseSyllable
Corpus respect you something do to show


homage
homage /ˈhɒmɪdʒ $ ˈhɑː-/ noun [singular]
 Date: 1200-1300
 Language: Old French
 Origin: hommage, from homme 'man, man who owes duty to a ruler'
formal something you do to show respect for someone or something you think is important:
    The film pays homage to Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’.


hom·ageBrE /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable, usually singular] ~ (to sb/sth) (formal) something that is said or done to show respect for sb 敬辞;表示敬意的举动The kings of France paid homage to no one. 法国国王不向任何人致敬。🔊🔊He describes his book as 'a homage to my father'. 他说他的书是 “献给父亲” 的。🔊🔊They stood in silent homage around the grave. 他们恭敬地站在坟墓周围致默哀礼。🔊🔊