【praise用法及短语】在英语学习中，"praise" 是一个常见且实用的动词，表示“赞扬、称赞”。它不仅可以用作动词，也可以作为名词使用。掌握其不同用法和相关短语，有助于更自然地表达对他人行为或成就的认可。
一、基本用法总结
1. 作为动词（vt）
- 含义：表示对某人或某事给予表扬、称赞。
- 结构：praise + 名词 / 代词
- 例句：
- She praised her student for his excellent work.
- I praise you for your hard work.
2. 作为名词（n）
- 含义：指对某人或某事的赞扬、称赞。
- 结构：the praise of... / give praise to...
- 例句：
- His parents gave him a lot of praise.
- The praise of the teacher made him feel confident.
二、常见搭配与短语
| 短语 | 含义 | 例句 |
| praise someone for something | 因某事而称赞某人 | They praised him for his courage. |
| give praise to someone | 向某人表示称赞 | The audience gave praise to the actor. |
| in praise of someone | 赞扬某人 | A poem was written in praise of the hero. |
| be full of praise | 充满赞美 | Her speech was full of praise for the team. |
| have no praise for someone | 对某人毫无赞美 | He has no praise for the manager’s decision. |
| out of praise | 出于赞美 | He spoke out of praise for the project. |
三、注意事项
- praise 通常用于正式或半正式场合，语气较为正面。
- 在口语中，常用 “say nice things about” 或 “compliment” 来代替。
- 注意区分 praise 和 compliment：前者更强调对行为或表现的肯定，后者则多用于对外表、衣着等的称赞。
通过掌握 "praise" 的不同用法和搭配，可以让你在日常交流或写作中更加准确地表达对他人的认可与赞赏。
