n.

1. 進貢；貢物，貢金[C][U]
   Many conquered nations had to pay tribute to the rulers of ancient Rome.

   許多被征服的國家要向古羅馬的統治者納貢。

2. 敬意，尊崇，稱頌；禮物[C][U][（+to）]
   We must give tribute to all those who helped make this a free country.

   我們必須稱頌那些為使這個國家成為自由之邦而出力的人。

3. 貢獻；明證[S][（+to）]
   The new engine's performance is a tribute to the skill of its designers.

   這種新引擎的工作效能證明了設計者技藝高超。

4. 勒索的錢財[C][U]
   The brigands demanded tribute from passing vehicles.

   土匪向過往車輛勒索錢財。

n.

1. an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
   ▸something resulting from and indicating the worth of something else:

   his victory was a tribute to his persistence.
2. historical payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.
3. historical a proportion of ore or its equivalent, paid to a miner for work, or to the owner or lessor of a mine.