hats off

感叹词 intj.
中文释义
英 /hæts‿ˈɒf/    美 /hæts‿ˈɔf/|/-ˈɑf/

英文释义

感叹词 intj.
  1. Used as an instruction for people to remove their hats out of respect, generally towards someone of importance. dated
    — Soh! ſtand clear gentlemen.—Novv you knovv there vvill be a cry of dovvn!—dovvn!—hats off! ſilence!—Then up curtain,—and let us ſee vvhat our painters have done for us.
  2. Used to express approval or praise: congratulations, kudos, well done! figuratively
    — 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.
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