complimentary
翻譯
讚美的, 免費贈送的
例句
She made some complimentary remarks about my work.
她對我的工作說了一些讚美的話。
The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast to all guests.
這家酒店為所有客人提供免費早餐。
文法模式
complimentary ((about sth.)) (關於某事)讚美的 She was complimentary about his performance.
complimentary ((to sb.)) (對某人)免費的 The drinks were complimentary to all attendees.
近義詞
同義詞 (讚美的): flattering, appreciative; 同義詞 (免費的): free, gratis; 反義詞: critical, paid
詞源
源自拉丁語 'complere'(填滿)。一個意思是用讚美「填滿」某人,另一個意思是免費「補充」的服務。
記憶技巧
記住它有兩個主要意思:一個是表達「讚美」的,另一個是「免費」的,就像飯店提供的免費早餐是為了讓您的體驗更「完整(complete)」。