为什么容易混淆?
“Compliment” 和 “complement” 在英语中发音完全相同(/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/),拼写也极其相似,因此常常被混淆。 但它们的意思截然不同!掌握它们的区别,能让你的英语表达更准确、更地道。
1. Compliment(赞美、恭维)
词性与含义
名词 (n.): 赞美的话,恭维。
动词 (v.): 赞美某人。
例句:
• She gave me a nice compliment on my presentation.
• He complimented her cooking skills.
2. Complement(补充、补足、相配)
词性与含义
名词 (n.): 补充物;使整体完整的东西;(色彩、味道等)相配的事物。
动词 (v.): 补足;与…相配。
例句:
• The wine complements the cheese perfectly.
• His calm personality is a perfect complement to her energy.
记忆小技巧
✅ “Compliment” 带 “i” → 想到 “I like you!”(我喜欢你!)→ 赞美
✅ “Complement” 带 “e” → 想到 “Complete”(完成)→ 补足、使完整
常见错误示例
❌ 错误:Your shoes really compliment your dress.(你想表达“鞋子和裙子很搭”)
✅ 正确:Your shoes really complement your dress.
❌ 错误:He gave me a complement for my work.
✅ 正确:He gave me a compliment for my work.
小测验:选一选!
句子:“The sauce ______ the dish beautifully.” 应该用哪个词?