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
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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。
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The two methods are a complement to each other.
这两种方法互为补充。
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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
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Her skills complement his strengths perfectly.
她的技能与他的长处完美互补。
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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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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)
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complementary 互补的形容词形式
同义词
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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
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complement each other 彼此互补Their personalities complement each other well. 他们的性格彼此互补。
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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。
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complementary colors 互补色Blue and orange are complementary colors. 蓝色和橙色是互补色。