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. 祝贺
She congratulated him on the birth of his son. 她对他儿子的出生表示了祝贺。
2. congratulationN-UNCOUNT 祝贺
We have received many letters of congratulation. 我们收到了许多祝贺信。
3. V-T If you congratulate someone, you praise them for something good that they have done. 称赞
I really must congratulate the organizers for a well run and enjoyable event. 我真的必须称赞这次组织良好且有趣的活动的组织者们。

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 .