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complementary

/kɑmpləmɛntri/

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working well together because each adds something the other lacks

互补的

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Their complementary skills made them an effective research team.
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他们的技能互为补充，使研究团队很有成效。
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Pronunciation: /kɑmpləmɛntri/

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