Congratulation

(noun.) the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration.

(noun.) (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; 'I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage'.

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• This was what Will Ladislaw dwelt on to Mr. Brooke as a reason for congratulation that he had not yet tried his strength at the hustings. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• A great deal,' whispered Arabella, as she received the old gentleman's hearty caress and congratulation. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Wonder and self-congratulation, sir. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• And here, instead of its being a matter of condolence, it turns out to be one of congratulation. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
• I must give you a kiss of congratulation, Louisa; but don't touch my right shoulder, for there's something running down it all day long. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 艰难时事.
• It was specially suited for a trial plant also, in the early days when a yield of six or eight lamps to the horse-power was considered subject for congratulation. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• Mr. Woodcourt is so far away, now, said I, that I thought the time for such congratulation was past, Miss Flite. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• A characteristic, but not exactly complimentary, congratulation, returned Laurie, still in an abject attitude, but beaming with satisfaction. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
• There was a great confabulation, shaking of hands, congratulation on speeches, recommendation to be careful of the night air, etc. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• The little children of the third division gave each her knot of violets, lisped each her congratulation:--you--nothing. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
• After a pause, they both heartily congratulated me; but there was a certain touch of sadness in their congratulations that I rather resented. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
• Tell him so, with my congratulations. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
• What congratulations will then flow in! 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
• Elizabeth's congratulations were given with a sincerity, a warmth, a delight, which words could but poorly express. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
• It is George, and he has hearty congratulations for the old girl (whom he kisses on the great occasion), and for the children, and for Mr. Bagnet. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• She, too, begged to join in her husband's congratulations. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• He received warm congratulations of his success from the two men, while Helena and Caliphronas also received their due meed of praise. 弗格斯·休姆. 奇幻岛.
• Barker cabled as follows from Paris, announcing the decision of the expert jury which passed upon the exhibits: Accept my congratulations. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• I trust Miss Dorrit will allow me to offer her my best congratulations. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• Elizabeth received her congratulations amongst the rest, and then, sick of this folly, took refuge in her own room, that she might think with freedom. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
• She took the congratulations of her rivals and of the rest of the company with the simplicity that was her crowning grace. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
• The message conveyed to us Mr. Fairlie's best congratulations, and requested to know whether we contemplated stopping in the house. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• I accept her congratulations with gallantry and politeness. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• I accept your congratulations with pride, and I am glad you approve. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• These congratulations were received with a degree of gratitude which may be imagined on the part of Lord Steyne. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.

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