1ADJ [usually ADJ n, Also v-link ADJto n]相互补充的;相辅相成的Complementary things are different from each other but make a good combination. 相互补充的;相辅相成的 [formal]
To improve the quality of life through work, two complementary strategies are necessary.
想通过工作提高生活质量,需要两个相辅相成的策略。
Many plain tiles and complementary borders are also available.
多种素色的瓷砖和配套的腰线也在售
He has done experiments complementary to those of Eigen. [+ to]
...the complementarity between public and private authorities.
公营机构与私营机构互补性
2ADJ [ADJ n]补充医学的(不同于西医的治疗方法,如针灸、顺势疗法)Complementary medicine refers to ways of treating patients which are different from the ones used by most Western doctors, for example acupuncture and homoeopathy. 补充医学的(不同于西医的治疗方法,如针灸、顺势疗法)
...combining orthodox treatment with a wide range of complementary therapies.