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.
雙語例句
1. Nutmeg, parsley and cider all complement the flavour of these beans well.
肉豆蔻、西芹和蘋果酒都能很好地突出這些豆子的味道。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The rational and the irrational complement each other. Individually, they are far less powerful.
理性和非理性是互補的。兩者分開的話，力量就會小很多。
來自美劇《紙牌屋》
3. Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.
有咖喱的菜配米飯最棒.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. We've taken on our full complement of new trainees.
我們招收的新學員已經滿額了.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Two discussions from different points of view may complement each other.