英単語

complementの意味・使い方・発音

complement

英 ['kɒmplɪm(ə)nt] 美 ['kɑmplɪmɛnt]
  • n. 補数; 残角; 相補的な対象
  • vt.補完;補足

語源


補語 鈪糽

completeから、完全な。

英語の語源


complement (n.)
late 14c., "that which completes," from Old French compliement "accomplishment, fulfillment" (14c., Modern French complément), from Latin complementum "that which fills up or completes," from complere "fill up" (see complete (adj.)). Originally also having senses which were taken up c. 1650-1725 by compliment.
complement (v.)
1610s, "exchange courtesies," from complement (n.). Meaning "make complete" is from 1640s. Related: Complemented; complementing.

例文


1. Nutmeg,parsley and cider all complement the flavour of these beans well.
ナツメグ、セロリ、リンゴ酒はこれらの豆の味をよく際立たせることができます。

2.The rational and the irrational complement each other.Individually,they are far less powerful.
理性と非理性は相補的である。両者を分けると、力がぐっと小さくなります。

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3.Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.
カレーのある料理にご飯は最高です。

4.We 've taken on our full complement of new traines.
私たちが募集した新しい学習者はすでに定員に達しています。

5.Two discusions from different points of view may complement each other.
異なる観点の2つの議論は互いに参照することができる。

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