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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。
互补的；补充的；相辅相成的
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互补的；补充的；相辅相成的
Combining with something else to form a complete whole; supplying what is missing.
The two strategies are complementary to each other.
这两种策略互相补充。
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.)
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。
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。
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。
AI contextual example
`male' and `female' are complementary terms
“男性”和“女性”是互补术语。
WordNet
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。
Not this
The hotel offers a complementary breakfast.
Use this
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”。
Not this
The colors are a complementary.
Use this
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”。
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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。
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联想：complement（补充物）与 complete（完整）拼写相近，互补的拼图合起来才完整；而 complimentary 才是'赞美的/赠送的'。
语域：neutral 常见场景：general description、academic writing、technical domains 该词在一般描述中属于中性用词，日常书面和口语中都可以见到；在学术或专业语境（如生物学、语言学、物理学）中常有特定的技术含义。正式程度随语境略有变化，但通常不会显得很口语化。
押韵：elementary, supplementary, documentary, parliamentary 都以 /ˈmɛntri/ 结尾，与 complementary 押韵。注意：complement 和 compliment 拼写相近，但读作 /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/，重音在首音节，不与 complementary 押韵。另：complimentary 常与 complementary 同音，但中间是 -i-。
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