1 complement /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/ noun plural complements
plural complements
Learner's definition of COMPLEMENT
[count]
1
: something that completes something else or makes it better补充物;补足物 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
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her usual complement of attendants她平常的侍从数额
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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 ◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment.
2 complement /ˈkɑːmpləˌmɛnt/ verb complements; complemented; complementing
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。
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a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert佐以绝妙甜点的美味晚餐
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The soup and salad complement each other well.这道汤和沙拉搭配正好。
◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment.