complement

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作为名词指补足物或补语,作为动词指补充或补足,常用于描述使某物更完整或完美。

用法要点

句型搭配

作为动词时,常用句型为 'complement something' 或 'be complemented by something',表示补充某物或被某物补充。

• complement the team
• be complemented by new features

介词用法

常与介词 'with' 或 'by' 连用,如 'complement with' 表示用某物补充,'complemented by' 表示被某物补充。

• complement with fresh herbs
• complemented by a strong leader

语域说明

在正式和学术语境中常见,如商务报告或语言学讨论,日常对话中也可使用,但更偏向描述完善或搭配。

• complement the color scheme
• complement the argument

基础例句

The red wine complements the steak perfectly.

这瓶红酒完美地搭配了牛排。

Her skills complement mine, so we work well together.

她的技能与我的互补,所以我们合作得很好。

This scarf is a nice complement to your outfit.

这条围巾是你服装的一个很好的点缀。

高级例句

The new software features complement the existing system to enhance overall efficiency.

新软件功能补充了现有系统,以提高整体效率。

In linguistics, a complement is a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a verb.

在语言学中,补语是完成动词意义的词或短语。

The company's marketing strategy is complemented by strong customer service.

公司的营销策略通过优质的客户服务得到补充。

高频搭配

verb

complement each othercomplement the designcomplement the flavorcomplement the skills

adjective

perfect complementideal complementnatural complementexcellent complement

noun

color complementteam complementfood complementskill complement

adverb

nicely complementperfectly complementeffectively complement

preposition

complement withcomplement bycomplement to

phrase

serve as a complementact as a complementbe a complement to

常见错误

❌ 错误:I want to compliment my team with a bonus.
✓ 正确:I want to complement my team with a bonus.

错误使用了 'compliment'(赞美),而这里应使用 'complement'(补充),因为奖金是补充团队福利。

❌ 错误:This color is a good complement for the room.
✓ 正确:This color is a good complement to the room.

介词错误,'complement' 通常与 'to' 连用表示作为某物的补充,而不是 'for'。

近义词辨析

supplement

'supplement' 强调添加额外的东西以增强或完善,而 'complement' 更侧重于使某物更完整或和谐。

She takes vitamins to supplement her diet. (添加额外营养) vs. The music complements the mood of the film. (使氛围更和谐)

enhance

'enhance' 指提高质量或价值,而 'complement' 指补充使更完美,不一定改变本质。

The lighting enhances the beauty of the room. (提高美感) vs. The curtains complement the furniture. (补充使搭配协调)