complement
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/ˈkɑːmplɪment/
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/ˈkɒmplɪment/
to add something that makes another thing better or more complete
The colorful pillows complement the sofa and make the room look nicer.
カラフルなクッションがソファを引き立て、部屋をより素敵に見せています。
something that makes another thing better or more complete when added to it
The sweet fruit is a perfect complement to the spicy dish.
甘い果物は辛い料理に完璧に合います。
the full number or amount needed or allowed
Our team has reached its full complement of players for the season.
私たちのチームは今シーズンの選手の定員に達しました。
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'.
「She is happy」では、「happy」という単語が「she」を説明する補語です。