hats off

短语

发音

UK /hæts‿ˈɒf/
AU
US /hæts‿ˈɔf/
US /-ˈɑf/

释义与例句

interj.
  1. 1.

    Used as an instruction for people to remove their hats out of respect, generally towards someone of importance.

    过时
  2. 2.

    Used to express approval or praise: congratulations, kudos, well done!

    比喻

    Hats off to the Jamaican bobsled team for their able representation of their country in the Olympics against serious obstacles.

词源

Ellipsis of take one’s hat off to.

来源：wiktionary