1. The man raised his cup of coffee in a gesture of tribute. 这个人端起他那杯咖啡做了一个表示纪念的手势。
2. I particularly want to pay tribute, not to those who prepared the magnificent dinner, also to those who have provided the splendid music. 我不仅要特别赞扬那些准备了这次盛大晚宴的人，而且还要赞扬那些给演奏这样美好的音乐的人。
3. Following a day of service, the president-elect will attend three tribute dinners, including a bipartisan dinner in honor of Senator John McCain. 在一天的服务后，当选总统（奥巴马）将参加三场表彰晚宴，包括表彰约翰·麦凯恩参议员的跨党派晚宴。
英英解释
n.
1. something given or done as an expression of esteem
2. payment by one nation for protection by another
3. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
