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supplements

UK //ˈsʌplɪmənts//US //ˈsʌplɪmənts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'supplementum',意为 '填补或补充的东西',由 'supplere'(填满)和 '-mentum'(表示动作或结果的后缀)组成。

noun

❶ 补充物,指添加到某物中以增强或完善它的东西,通常指营养补充剂或额外的材料。

“She takes vitamin supplements every morning.”

(她每天早上服用维生素补充剂。)

“The magazine includes a free supplements with extra articles.”

(这本杂志附带一份免费的增刊,包含额外的文章。)

同义词:additions, extras, enhancements

verb

❶ 补充,指通过添加额外的东西来增强或完善某物。

“He supplements his income by freelancing.”

(他通过自由职业补充收入。)

“The company supplements its products with online tutorials.”

(该公司通过在线教程补充其产品。)

同义词:augment, complement, add to

常见短语

dietary supplements — 膳食补充剂,指用于补充日常饮食中可能缺乏的营养素的保健品。

“Many people take dietary supplements to improve their health.”

(许多人服用膳食补充剂以改善健康。)

supplement with — 用某物补充,指通过添加另一种东西来增强或完善某物。

“You can supplement your workout with yoga for flexibility.”

(你可以通过瑜伽来补充锻炼,以提高柔韧性。)