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。)◇