complement

/ˈkɒmplɪment/ n. / v.
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

补充;补足物;补充;使完善

释义与例句

n. 补充;补足物
something that completes or makes something better
  1. A good wine is a perfect complement to a steak dinner.
    一杯好酒是牛排晚餐的完美搭配。
  2. The two methods are a complement to each other.
    这两种方法互为补充。
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  1. The scarf was a nice complement to her coat.
    这条围巾和她的大衣搭配得很好。
v. 补充;使完善
to add to something in a way that improves it
  1. Her skills complement his strengths perfectly.
    她的技能与他的长处完美互补。
  2. The new software will complement our existing system.
    新软件将补充我们现有的系统。
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  1. The colors complement each other beautifully.
    这些颜色彼此映衬得非常漂亮。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 com(完全)+ ple(满)+ ment → 把它填满 → 补充。注意和 compliment(赞美)别混。

词族与关联词

词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
  • complementary 互补的
    形容词形式
同义词
  • supplement 补充
    更侧重增加不足的部分
    He takes vitamin supplements every day. 他每天服用维生素补充剂。
常见搭配
  • complement each other 彼此互补
    Their personalities complement each other well. 他们的性格彼此互补。
  • a complement to 对……的补充
    The book is a useful complement to the course. 这本书是这门课程的有用补充。
  • complementary colors 互补色
    Blue and orange are complementary colors. 蓝色和橙色是互补色。