with obj.
1- express warm approval or admiration of称赞, 表扬：
we can't praise Chris enough - he did a brilliant job.
我们怎么表扬克里斯都不过分——他干得棒极了。
1.1
- express one's respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song（尤指唱歌）颂扬, 赞颂：
we praise God for past blessings.
我们赞美上帝过去所赐予的祝福。
mass noun
1- the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something赞扬, 表扬, 颂扬：
the audience was full of praise for the whole production.
观众对整部作品称赞不已。
1.1
- the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship赞美, 崇拜, 感激：
give praise to God.
赞美上帝。
短语
praise be
- archaic used as an expression of relief, joy, or gratitude〈古〉谢天谢地; 感谢上帝。
sing the praises of
- express enthusiastic approval or admiration of (someone or something)高度赞扬（人, 物）：
Uncle Felix never stopped singing her praises.
费利克斯叔叔没完没了地赞扬她。
派生词
praiseful
adjective词源
Middle English （also in the sense 'set a price on， attach value to'）： from Old French preisier 'to prize， praise'， from late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium 'price'. Compare with PRIZE1.