congratulate

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you congratulate someone, you say something to show you are pleased that something nice has happened to them. 祝賀
She congratulated him on the birth of his son. 她對他兒子的出生表示了祝賀。
2. congratulationN-UNCOUNT 祝賀
We have received many letters of congratulation. 我們收到了許多祝賀信。
3. V-T If you congratulate someone, you praise them for something good that they have done. 稱贊
I really must congratulate the organizers for a well run and enjoyable event. 我真的必須稱贊這次組織良好且有趣的活動的組織者們。

The defeated candidate gave a dignified speech in which he congratulated his rival .
His plan was such a success that even his original critics had to congratulate him.
Granny rang up to congratulate him on passing his exams .
I must congratulate you - this is a very impressive piece of work .
It is my wife you should be congratulating - she did all the hard work .