英语语法分析

Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.

别烦恼—我肯定她的原意是要称赞你的。

《牛津词典》

Saying she's improved comes over as a backhanded compliment.

说她进步了是一种挖苦的恭维话。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

'You were both wonderful!' 'So were you!' we said, returning the compliment.

“你们俩太棒了！”“你也一样啊！”我们也称赞道。

《牛津词典》