tribute
gb/tɹˈɪbjut/ us/tɹˈɪbjut/
B2
Inglês
~ 7100
tisztelgés, megemlékezés, méltatás, ékes bizonyíték, tanúbizonyság, hódolati adó, sarc, tribute-műsor, tribute-zenekar, védelmi pénz
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
pay tribute to [someone]
Leaders from around the world paid tribute to the former president in an emotional ceremony.
A világ vezetői megható szertartáson tisztelegtek a volt elnök előtt.
Friends and family shared heartfelt tributes at her memorial service.
A gyászszertartáson a barátok és a családtagok szívből jövő méltatásokkal emlékeztek meg róla.
Thousands of floral tributes were left outside the stadium after the tragedy.
The article was a touching tribute to the teacher who had inspired him.
Fans posted online tributes to the actor within minutes of the news breaking.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Many people came to the funeral to give a tribute.
Sokan eljöttek a temetésre, hogy megemlékezzenek róla.
The mayor gave a short tribute to the firefighters.
A polgármester rövid méltató beszédet mondott a tűzoltókról.
Her son wrote a tribute to her in the local paper.
Fans left flowers as a tribute outside his house.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "tribute" with "attribute." "Tribute" is something that shows respect (e.g., "They paid tribute to her"), while "attribute" is a quality of a person or thing (e.g., "Patience is a good attribute"). Learners also sometimes say *"pay tribute for"* instead of the correct "pay tribute to."
Significado
act or message of respect
Colocações
pay tribute
|pay tribute to
|moving tribute
|floral tribute
|online tributes
|a fitting tribute
Sinónimos
homage (More formal; often used for deep respect, sometimes in ceremonies or writing.)
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praise (General positive talk about someone; less focused on honor or memory than "tribute.")
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salute (Emphasizes public respect or honor, sometimes in a military or formal context.)
Antónimos
insult (Shows strong lack of respect, the opposite of honoring someone.)
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criticism (Focuses on faults instead of showing respect or admiration.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|ceremonies
|relationships
|communication
Definição
Something you say, write, give, or do to show that you respect or admire a person, often to remember their life or work.
An act, statement, or gift that expresses respect, admiration, or gratitude for someone, especially to honor their life or achievements.
NOME
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is a tribute to [someone/something]
The new hospital is a tribute to the dedication of local volunteers.
Az új kórház a helyi önkéntesek elhivatottságának ékes bizonyítéka.
Her fluent English is a real tribute to years of hard study.
Folyékony angoltudása a sokéves kemény tanulás ékes bizonyítéka.
The efficiency of the team is a tribute to excellent leadership.
The bridge still standing after the storm is a tribute to modern engineering.
The calm way he handled the crisis is a tribute to his experience.
Exemplos para aprendentes
His success is a tribute to his hard work.
Sikere a kemény munkája ékes bizonyítéka.
This clean city is a tribute to the people who live here.
Ez a tiszta város az itt élő emberek gondosságának ékes bizonyítéka.
Her progress is a tribute to her teacher.
The strong building is a tribute to good design.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to use "tribute" alone in this sense, saying *"This is tribute"* instead of "This is a tribute to their effort." The usual pattern is "a tribute to [someone/something]."
Significado
evidence of success or quality
Colocações
a tribute to [someone/something]
|stand as a tribute
|lasting tribute
|living tribute
|be a tribute to
Sinónimos
testament (Very close in meaning; often used in formal or written English ("a testament to their hard work").)
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proof (More general and factual; does not carry the positive or honoring feeling that "tribute" usually has.)
Antónimos
disgrace (Something that shows very bad qualities or failure, the opposite of something that honors someone's skill or success.)
Temas
work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something that shows very clearly how good, strong, or successful a person or thing is.
Something that clearly demonstrates the good qualities, skill, or success of a person, group, or thing.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
3
hódolati adó
C1
sarc
B2
Padrão de uso:
[state] pays tribute to [state/ruler]
Conquered cities were required to pay heavy tribute to the empire each year.
A meghódított városoknak évente súlyos hódolati adót kellett fizetniük a birodalomnak.
The kingdom sent gold and slaves as tribute to its powerful neighbor.
A királyság aranyat és rabszolgákat küldött hódolati adóként erős szomszédjának.
Refusing to pay tribute was seen as an act of rebellion.
The emperor built his palaces with wealth taken as tribute from subject states.
Historical records list the amounts of tribute demanded from each region.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The small country paid tribute to the large empire.
A kis ország hódolati adót fizetett a nagy birodalomnak.
They sent silver as tribute every year.
Minden évben ezüstöt küldtek hódolati adóként.
When they stopped paying tribute, the empire sent soldiers.
Old history books talk about kings who took tribute from other lands.
Significado
payment from weaker to stronger power
Colocações
pay tribute
|annual tribute
|imperial tribute
|demand tribute
|tribute system
Sinónimos
levy (A general term for a tax or payment demanded by an authority; lacks the specific weaker–stronger power relationship of "tribute.")
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protection money (Modern and criminal rather than historical and political; otherwise similar idea of paying for safety.)
Antónimos
independence (A state of political freedom where no regular payments of submission are made to another power.)
Temas
history
|politics
|economics
|finance
Definição
Money or goods that a weaker country or ruler had to give to a stronger one in the past to show that they accepted its power or to get protection.
A payment made regularly by one ruler, state, or people to another, more powerful one, especially in the past, as a sign of dependence or in return for protection.
NOME
B2
4
Padrão de uso:
[someone] performs a tribute to [artist]
A local tribute band played all the classic Beatles hits.
Egy helyi Beatles-tribute-zenekar eljátszotta az összes klasszikus Beatles-slágert.
The festival will close with a tribute to Prince featuring several guest singers.
A fesztivál több vendégénekessel fellépő, Prince előtt tisztelgő műsorral zárul.
They organized a tribute concert to celebrate the singer's fifty-year career.
He made his name in Vegas as an Elvis tribute act.
The show is a high-energy tribute to 1980s pop music.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We went to see a Queen tribute last night.
Tegnap este elmentünk egy Queen-tribute-koncertre.
Her group is a tribute band for ABBA.
A zenekara ABBA-tribute-zenekar.
They are planning a tribute show to the famous singer.
The club will have a tribute to old rock songs this weekend.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "tribute band" means a band that receives money as tribute. In modern English it almost always means a band that copies another famous band’s music and style to honor them.
Significado
performance honoring another artist
Colocações
tribute band
|tribute act
|tribute show
|tribute concert
|perform a tribute
Sinónimos
homage (Broader and more formal; can be any kind of respectful imitation, not only a concert or show.)
Antónimos
parody (A comic or mocking imitation, instead of a respectful or admiring one.)
Temas
entertainment
|music
|arts_entertainment
Definição
A concert, show, or act where people copy the music or style of a famous singer or band to show respect and please fans.
A performance, entertainment, or show that imitates the style of a famous artist or group as a way of honoring them.
NOME
C1
INFORMAL
5
védelmi pénz
B2
Padrão de uso:
pay tribute to [criminal group/person]
Shop owners were forced to pay tribute to the local gang.
A bolttulajdonosokat arra kényszerítették, hogy védelmi pénzt fizessenek a helyi bandának.
The crime boss demanded weekly tribute from every business on the street.
A maffiavezér heti védelmi pénzt követelt az utca minden vállalkozásától.
When they stopped paying tribute, their windows were smashed.
The investigation revealed that several companies had been paying tribute for years.
He was arrested for collecting tribute from market traders.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The shop had to pay tribute to the gang.
A boltnak védelmi pénzt kellett fizetnie a bandának.
They gave tribute every month so no one would hurt them.
Minden hónapban védelmi pénzt fizettek, hogy senki se bántsa őket.
When the cafe refused to pay tribute, someone started a fire.
Police found a list of people who paid tribute to the criminal group.
Significado
payment made under threat
Colocações
pay tribute
|demand tribute
|protection tribute
|tribute to the gang
Sinónimos
protection money (Common modern term; clearly shows that the payment is for protection from harm.)
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extortion payment (Legal/technical-sounding term; stresses the illegal and forced nature of the payment.)
Antónimos
refusal (Not giving the demanded money, the opposite response to a demand for tribute.)
Temas
crime
|money
|law
|finance
Definição
Money that someone has to pay to a criminal group so they will not hurt them or their business.
Money or valuables that a person or business is forced to give to criminals in order to receive protection or to avoid being harmed.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
tribute
IPA
GB/tɹˈɪbjut/
US/tɹˈɪbjut/
Sílabas e acento
trib - ute (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (trib)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tribute
- Plural: tribute, tributes
Família de palavras
Forms
tributes
noun
Related words
tributary
noun
Expressões
a tribute to
1/ə tɹˈɪbjut tə/
fixed phrase
shows respect or good qualities
Used to say that something clearly shows how good or strong a person or thing is, or that it honors them.
Exemplos
- This success is a tribute to your hard work.
- The beautiful garden is a tribute to her patience and love of nature.
- The safe landing was a tribute to the skill of the pilots.
in tribute to
1/ˈɪn tɹˈɪbjut tə/
fixed phrase
as a sign of respect
Done to show respect or love for a person or thing.
Exemplos
- They held a minute of silence in tribute to the workers who died.
- The statue was built in tribute to the city's founders.
- He wore a black armband in tribute to his late coach.
online tributes
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn tɹˈɪbjuts/
fixed phrase
messages of respect posted online
Kind messages written on the internet to show respect or love for someone, usually after something sad has happened.
Exemplos
- After the news broke, online tributes poured in from fans.
- Friends left online tributes on her social media page.
- The family said they were deeply moved by the online tributes.
stand as a tribute to
1/stˈænd ˈæz ə tɹˈɪbjut tə/
fixed phrase
remain as proof of achievement
To continue to exist and show how good or strong someone or something was.
Exemplos
- The bridge still stands as a tribute to Victorian engineering.
- Her success stands as a tribute to her determination.
- The charity stands as a tribute to his lifelong work for children.
tribute act
1/tɹˈɪbjut ˈækt/
fixed phrase
performer copying a famous artist
A singer or group that copies a famous artist’s songs and style to honor them and entertain fans.
Exemplos
- He works in Las Vegas as an Elvis tribute act.
- The show features several tribute acts from the 1980s.
- The festival is looking for a tribute act to open the main stage.
tribute band
1/tɹˈɪbjut bˈænd/
fixed phrase
band copying a famous band
A band that plays the music of a famous band and tries to sound and look like them as a way to honor them.
Exemplos
- We saw a Beatles tribute band at the festival.
- The venue often hosts tribute bands on Friday nights.
- She sings in a tribute band that covers Queen songs.
tribute concert
1/tɹˈɪbjut kˈɑnsɚt/
fixed phrase
concert held in someone's honor
A music concert that is organized to honor a person or group, often by playing their songs.
Exemplos
- Artists from around the world took part in a tribute concert for the late musician.
- The charity is planning a tribute concert to raise money in her name.
- They first met while performing at a tribute concert to The Rolling Stones.
tribute show
1/tɹˈɪbjut ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
show honoring a person or group
A concert or event that honors a person or group, often by performing their songs or work.
Exemplos
- The theater hosted a tribute show to classic rock bands.
- They're putting on a tribute show to celebrate her forty years on stage.
- Tickets for the Michael Jackson tribute show sold out in minutes.
floral tribute
1/flˈɔɹəl tɹˈɪbjut/
fixed phrase
flowers given to show respect
Flowers that are given or shown to honor or remember someone, often at a funeral or ceremony.
Exemplos
- Mourners laid a floral tribute at the base of the statue.
- Mourners laid floral tributes outside the church.
- The family sent a simple floral tribute to the service.
- The family asked for donations instead of floral tributes.
- Crowds left floral tributes outside the stadium.
- Hundreds of floral tributes were placed at the accident site.
pay tribute to
1/pˈeɪ tɹˈɪbjut tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Show public respect or admiration
To say or do something that shows you respect and admire someone or something.
Exemplos
- They paid tribute to the firefighters who died in service.
- The mayor paid tribute to her long years of service.
pay tribute to
2/pˈeɪ tɹˈɪbjut tə/
fixed phrase
to express respect or admiration
To say, write, or do something to show that you respect or admire a person or thing.
Exemplos
- Thousands gathered to pay tribute to the victims of the disaster.
- In his speech, he paid tribute to his parents for their support.
- Fans paid tribute to the singer by holding candles and singing her songs.