n.  补足物；补充；使完备之物

v.  补充；使相配；使完美

• complementary   a.  互为补充的，互补的

• So we must aim to complement the rationality of the machine, rather than to compete with it.

  使机器的合理性更加完美，而不是互为竞争

• This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes.

  这种葡萄酒配烧烤食物会很不错。

• John and Bob complemented each other well. 约翰和鲍勃互相配合得很好。

• The dark red walls complement the red leather chairs.

  深红色的墙和红色的皮椅很相配。

• There will be a written examination to complement the practical test.

  会有一次书面考试来补充实践测试。

• The team needs players who complement each other.

  球队需要能够相互取长补短的队员。

• The computer and the human mind have different but complementary abilities.

  电脑与人脑各不相同，却又互为补充。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/   

NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/