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complete

UK //kəmˈpliːt//US //kəmˈpliːt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'completus'(填满的),由 'com-'(完全)和 'plere'(填满)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指事物包含所有必要的部分或要素,没有缺失或遗漏的状态,常用于描述整体性或完善程度。

“This is a complete set of tools for car repair.”

(这是一套完整的汽车维修工具。)

“Her collection of stamps is nearly complete.”

(她的邮票收藏几乎齐全了。)

❶ 表示彻底或完全的程度,强调某事被做到极致或没有保留。

“His sudden departure was a complete surprise to everyone.”

(他的突然离开让所有人都感到非常意外。)

“The project was a complete failure due to poor planning.”

(由于计划不周,这个项目彻底失败了。)

同义词:whole, entire, total, full, absolute

verb

❶ 指完成某项任务、工作或过程,使其达到结束或完善的状态。

“Please complete the form and submit it by Friday.”

(请填写完表格并在周五前提交。)

“It took them three years to complete the construction of the bridge.”

(他们花了三年时间完成这座桥的建设。)

同义词:finish, accomplish, finalize, conclude, fulfill

常见短语

complete with — 表示某物配备了所有必要的附加物品或功能,强调齐全性。

“The apartment comes complete with furniture and appliances.”

(这套公寓配有齐全的家具和电器。)

in complete agreement — 表示完全同意某观点或决定,强调意见的高度一致。

“All members were in complete agreement about the new policy.”

(所有成员都完全同意这项新政策。)