complement /ˈkɔmplimənt/ (cf. supplement) I.vt. 补足，补充：A dessert complemented the dinner. 晚餐后上甜点。［考句］ Movie directors use music to complement the action on the screen.电影导演用音乐来补充银幕上的动作。‖II. n. ［c］1.补充：a small complement to one’s salary 对工资的一点补贴  2.编制名额，装备定额： The ship has its full complement of men. 该船人员齐备。3.补(足)语 an objective complement 宾语补足语