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單元4. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)

Complement vs. Compliment。(123RF)
Complement vs. Compliment。(123RF)
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單元4. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)

Complement vs. Compliment

● Complement

英義:something that completes something else

解釋:搭配;補上(足)

文法:名詞;動詞

◆ 例句:Rice is an excellent complement to curry sauce.(飯和咖哩醬真是絕配。) 

A simple string of pearls will complement any outfit.(簡單的珍珠項鍊可搭配任何衣服。)

● Compliment

英義:a saying that shows approval, admiration, or respect

解釋:讚美的話;誇獎

文法:名詞;動詞

◆ 例句:You can take that as a compliment.(你可以把它當作是一種讚美。)

I must compliment you on your handling of a very awkward situation.(我一定要誇獎你在處理棘手情況的能力。)◇