tribute 的用法

这个是名词啊,用法?给你举几个例子,百度词典上查的.

n.
1. 进贡;贡物,贡金[C][U]
Many conquered nations had to pay tribute to the rulers of ancient Rome.
许多被征服的国家要向古罗马的统治者纳贡。
2. 敬意,尊崇,称颂;礼物[C][U][(+to)]
We must give tribute to all those who helped make this a free country.
我们必须称颂那些为使这个国家成为自由之邦而出力的人。
3. 贡献;明证[S][(+to)]
The new engine's performance is a tribute to the skill of its designers.
这种新引擎的工作效能证明了设计者技艺高超。
4. 勒索的钱财[C][U]
The brigands demanded tribute from passing vehicles.
土匪向过往车辆勒索钱财。