mid-15c., from Latin congratulationem (nominative congratulatio), noun of action from past participle stem of congratulari "wish joy," from com- "together, with" (see com-) + gratulari "give thanks, show joy," from gratus "agreeable" (see grace (n.)).
雙語例句
1. This is not a matter for self-congratulation.
你不應該為此事沾沾自喜。
來自柯林斯例句
2. We have received many letters of congratulation.
我們收到了很多賀信。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The letter arrived in congratulation of my graduation from the university.
我收到了大學畢業(yè)的賀信.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. He has received many letters in congratulation of his birthday.
他收到許多祝賀他生日的信件.
來自辭典例句
5. I sent her a gift as a token of my congratulation.