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complement

/kɑmpləmənt/

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a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

补充物；相辅相成的事物

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The fresh salad is a perfect complement to the rich soup.
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清爽的沙拉与味道浓郁的汤正好相配。
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Pronunciation: /kɑmpləmənt/

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