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homage

/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ /oʊˈmɑʒ/

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noun

敬意，致敬。

A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death

Examples :

"The school held a special assembly as a homage to the retiring principal. "

学校举行了一次特别集会，以表达对即将退休的校长的敬意。

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noun

致敬，致意。

An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.

Examples :

"The student's painting was a beautiful homage to the famous artist Monet. "

这名学生的画作是对著名画家莫奈的美丽致敬。

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noun

效忠，宣誓效忠

In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

Examples :

"The student offered a small homage to the teacher, promising to always respect her authority. "

学生向老师表达了小小的敬意，承诺永远尊重她的权威。(Xuéshēng xiàng lǎoshī biǎodále xiǎoxiǎo de jìngyì, chéngnuò yǒngyuǎn zūnzhòng tā de quánwēi.)

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verb

致敬，敬意，效忠

To pay reverence to by external action.

Examples :

"The student homagied her teacher by writing a heartfelt thank-you note for all her support. "

那位学生写了一封饱含深情的感谢信，以此来表达她对老师一直以来支持的敬意。

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verb

使…表示敬意，致敬。

To cause to pay homage.

Examples :

"The school principal's speech homagied the retiring teacher, recognizing her decades of dedicated service. "

校长的演讲表达了对即将退休的老师的敬意，表彰了她数十年来兢兢业业的奉献。

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