| 单词 | supplemental |
| 释义 | supplemental (once / 7736 pages) adj You can use the adjective supplemental to describe something extra. You could volunteer to donate your collection of markers and colored pencils to a local school that needs supplemental art supplies. Something that's supplemental is added when there's a lack or deficiency. You might feed the runt from a litter of puppies supplemental milk because he can't get enough from his mother. Teachers are famous for assigning supplemental reading to round out the information in a textbook. Supplemental comes from the Latin supplementum, "added to supply a deficiency." WORD FAMILYsupplement: supplemental, supplementary, supplementation, supplemented, supplementing, supplements+/supplementary: supplementarily USAGE EXAMPLESThe Bureau of Land Management called for either a revised or supplemental statement. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) They’re supplemental material, the additional texts you need to read to truly be a fan of the show. Slate(Dec 21, 2016) In a statement Monday, Abbott said the money was awarded as part of supplemental Zika funding approved by Congress to increase preparedness and response efforts. Washington Times(Dec 12, 2016) 1adj functioning in a supporting capacity Syn auxiliary, subsidiary, supplementary secondary being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate 2adj added to complete or make up a deficiency Syn supplementary additive characterized or produced by addition |
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