词汇 | complement |
释义 | complement (verb) complement 2 ENTRIES FOUND: complement (noun) complement (verb) 1 complement /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/ noun plural complements 1 complement /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/ noun plural complements Learner's definition of COMPLEMENT [count] 1 : something that completes something else or makes it better补充物;补足物 The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.这条围巾配她这身衣服,堪称完美。 2 : the usual number or quantity of something that is needed or used足数;足额;定额 a full complement of farm animals农畜的最大数额 her usual complement of attendants她平常的侍从数额 a ship's complement of officers舰上军官的名额 3 grammar : a word or group of words added to a sentence to make it complete补语;补足语 “President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements.句子they elected her president中的president和句子he wants to work中的to work是不同类型的补语。 ◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment. 2 complement /ˈkɑːmpləˌmɛnt/ verb complements; complemented; complementing 2 complement /ˈkɑːmpləˌmɛnt/ verb complements; complemented; complementing Learner's definition of COMPLEMENT [+ object] : to complete something else or make it better补充;补足;使完美 The shirt complements the suit nicely.这件衬衫为这套服装增色不少。 a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert佐以绝妙甜点的美味晚餐 The soup and salad complement each other well.这道汤和沙拉搭配正好。 ◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment. |
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