set off;serve as a foil to ;

Light colours provide an effective backdrop for pictures or a mirror.
浅色是挂放图画或镜子很有效果的衬托。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》The green wall-paper is the perfect complement to the old pine of the dresser.
绿色的墙纸完美地衬托出衣橱那年代久远的松木。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》Her shoulders were graced with mink and her fingers sparkled with diamonds.
肩上披着的貂皮衬托得她更加优雅,手上的钻戒则光彩夺目。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
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