complement

• n. 补语；余角；补足物
• vt. 补足，补助

来自complete,完整的。

complement (n.)

late 14c., "that which completes," from Old French compliement "accomplishment, fulfillment" (14c., Modern French complément), from Latin complementum "that which fills up or completes," from complere "fill up" (see complete (adj.)). Originally also having senses which were taken up c. 1650-1725 by compliment.

complement (v.)

1610s, "exchange courtesies," from complement (n.). Meaning "make complete" is from 1640s. Related: Complemented; complementing.

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

肉豆蔻、西芹和苹果酒都能很好地突出这些豆子的味道。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The rational and the irrational complement each other. Individually, they are far less powerful.

理性和非理性是互补的。两者分开的话，力量就会小很多。

来自美剧《纸牌屋》

3. Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.

有咖喱的菜配米饭最棒.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. We've taken on our full complement of new trainees.

我们招收的新学员已经满额了.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Two discussions from different points of view may complement each other.

不同观点的两种讨论可以彼此互相参证.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》