B2 adjective 中性

supplement

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

Describing something that is added to a main part to improve it, provide extra information, or make up for a deficiency. In an adjectival sense, it refers to items or actions that are secondary and supportive rather than primary.

例句

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1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

词族

名词
supplement
Verb
supplement
副词
supplementally
形容词
supplemental
相关
supplementation
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

快速测验

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

正确!

正确答案是: supplement

例句

1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

everyday

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

academic

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

informal

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

4

The board approved a supplement budget to cover the rising costs of raw materials.

business

The directors agreed on an additional amount of money to pay for more expensive materials.

5

Please refer to the supplement document attached to the end of the contract for specific clauses.

formal

Please look at the extra paper at the end of the legal agreement for more details.

词族

名词
supplement
Verb
supplement
副词
supplementally
形容词
supplemental
相关
supplementation

常见搭配

supplement income extra money earned in addition to a main salary
supplement insurance additional insurance that covers costs the main policy does not
supplement material extra resources provided alongside a main text
supplement funding extra money provided to support a project
supplement benefit an extra advantage or payment

常用短语

dietary supplement

a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient

supplement to

an addition made to something to complete it

supplemental information

extra data that supports a main conclusion

容易混淆的词

supplement vs complement

Complement means to complete or make perfect, while supplement means to add extra to something that may already be complete.

supplement vs compliment

Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.

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使用说明

While 'supplemental' or 'supplementary' are the formal adjective forms, 'supplement' is frequently used as an attributive noun acting as an adjective in technical, medical, and business contexts.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'supplement' when they mean 'complement'. Remember: a supplement is an extra 'plus', while a complement 'completes' the set.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.

语法模式

Used as an attributive noun before other nouns. The stress is on the first syllable when used as a noun or adjective.
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文化背景

In many Western cultures, 'dietary supplements' are a massive commercial industry involving vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

快速测验

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

正确!

正确答案是: supplement

相关词

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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