be complementary to sth
表示两者相辅相成，强调缺一不可。
The two strategies are complementary to each other.
这两种策略互相补充。
碱基互补的；互为否定的；互相对立的；（量子力学）互补的；互补的；与其它事物共同构成整体的。；DNA和RNA中碱基特异性配对的。
Combining with something else to form a complete whole; supplying what is missing.
互补的；与其它事物共同构成整体的。
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
DNA和RNA中碱基特异性配对的。
Of the specific pairings of the bases in DNA and RNA.
互为否定关系的
of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
量子力学中相互成反比关系的性质对(如速度与位置、能量与时间)的。
Pertaining to pairs of properties in quantum mechanics that are inversely related to each other, such as speed and position, or energy and time. (See also Heisenberg uncertainty principle.)
互补的,完善整体的
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
The two colors are complementary, creating a vibrant contrast.
这两种颜色是互补的，形成了鲜明的对比。
用法提示：形容词，表示互相补充。
AI contextual example
She offers complementary services to help clients complete their projects.
她提供补充性服务来帮助客户完成项目。
用法提示：形容词，表示补充的、附加的。
AI contextual example
Their skills are complementary; he is analytical while she is creative.
他们的技能是互补的；他善于分析，而她富有创造力。
用法提示：形容词，表示相互补充的。
AI contextual example
表示两者相辅相成，强调缺一不可。
The two strategies are complementary to each other.
这两种策略互相补充。
作定语，修饰名词，如互补色、互补角色等。
They have complementary skills in the team.
他们在团队中拥有互补的技能。
较少见，但可表示相配，常用于搭配场景。
This wine is complementary with the cheese.
这款酒与奶酪相得益彰。
grammar · medium
易错句子The hotel offers a complementary breakfast.
正确表达The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast.
“complementary”意为补充的、补足的，而“complimentary”表示免费的或赞扬的。这里指免费早餐，故应用“complimentary”。
grammar · medium
易错句子The colors are a complementary.
正确表达The colors are a complement.
“complementary”是形容词，不能作名词使用。表示“互补色”时，应用名词“complement”。
complimentary意思是免费的或称赞的，而complementary表示互补的或补充的，两者拼写相似但意义不同。
supplementary表示‘额外的补充’，侧重附加；complementary表示‘互为补充的’，侧重两者结合完善。
互补色
The designer used complementary colors to make the poster stand out.
设计师使用互补色让海报更醒目。
相辅相成的角色
The two partners have complementary roles in the business.
两位合伙人在企业中扮演相辅相成的角色。
互补的技能
Their complementary skills make them a strong team.
他们互补的技能使他们成为一支强大的团队。
互补关系
The two countries enjoy a complementary relationship in trade.
两国在贸易方面享有互补关系。
补充医学
She uses complementary medicine to relieve her symptoms.
她使用补充医学来缓解症状。
互补链
The two complementary strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds.
DNA的两条互补链通过氢键结合在一起。
complement（补足物）+ -ary（形容词后缀，表示“...的”）；同根词：complement、complete
指与另一个事物相互补充、配对的相应部分。
表示两个相互补充、共同构成整体的元素。
互补的事物搭配在一起时，可以达到一种协调的平衡状态。
强调互补部分相互作用时产生的协调与一致性。
指将多个互补要素结合成一个完整整体的过程。
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