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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

complement

英  [ˈkɒmplɪment]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词

  • complements

    1. [C 可数名词] 衬托物 , 补充物

    Something that is a complement to something else complements it.

    双语例句

    例：

    The green wallpaper is the perfect complement to the old pine of the dresser.

    绿色墙纸完美地衬托出衣橱那年代久远的松木材质。

    VERB. 动词

  • complements , complementing , complemented

    1. [T 及物动词] 衬托

    If one thing complements another, it goes well with the other thing and makes its good qualities more noticeable.

    近义词

    set off

    双语例句

    例：

    Nutmeg, parsley and cider all complement the flavour of these beans well.

    肉豆蔻、欧芹和苹果酒都凸显这些菜豆的味道。

    2. [T 及物动词] 补充

    If people or things complement each other, they are different or do something different, which makes them a good combination.

    双语例句

    例：

    There will be a written examination to complement the practical test.

    会有一次书面考试来补充实践测试。

    例：

    Their academic programme is complemented by a wide range of sporting, recreational and cultural activities.

    他们的学术课程有多种多样的体育、娱乐和文化活动来补充。

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