英语：如何区分Compliment和Complement

Compliment 和Complement读音一样，都是[ˈkɔmplimənt]，但意义完全不同。如何区分这两个极其相似的单词呢？

1. compliment[ˈkɔmplimənt]

(n.) (means praise or an expression of courtesy 敬意，赞美的话); to compliment (v.) (to make a compliment; to praise 恭维，夸奖；)

Example（例句）:

• My boyfriend gave me a nice compliment about the new hairstyle.
• A true compliment comes from the giver’s heart and impacts the receiver’s heart.
• He complimented the staff for their work in obtaining the funds.

2. complement [ˈkɔmplimənt]

(n.) (something that supplements; a worthy addition 补充，增强); to complement (v.) (the act of achieving completion or perfection 补充，增强，增加，补足)

Example（例句）:

• This diet is a perfect complement to Yoga exercise.
• My brother and sister-in-law complement each other very well.

区分两个单词很简单，complement来源于complete (完全的，完整的)，当然complement就是为了“完整、完美”而“补充，增强”。知道了这一点，就再也不会混淆这两个单词了。