complement
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːmplɪment/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒmplɪment/
verb
C1
to add something that makes another thing better or more complete
The colorful pillows complement the sofa and make the room look nicer.
色彩鲜艳的靠垫与沙发相得益彰，让房间看起来更漂亮。
noun
R
something that makes another thing better or more complete when added to it
The sweet fruit is a perfect complement to the spicy dish.
这种甜水果是辛辣菜肴的完美搭配。
R
the full number or amount needed or allowed
Our team has reached its full complement of players for the season.
我们球队已经达到了本赛季的满员编制。
R
a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a sentence after a verb
In 'She is happy', the word 'happy' is a complement that describes 'she'.
在'She is happy'中，'happy'这个词是描述'she'的补语。
translation
补充
补充物, 满额, 补语
词形变化
3rd Present
complements
Past
complemented
Perfect
complemented
Progressive
complementing
Plural
complements