新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

combine

英  [kəmˈbaɪn]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • combines , combining , combined

    1[RECIP 相互动词] 使…结合 , 结合

    If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.

    双语例句

    例:

    The Church has something to say on how to combine freedom with responsibility.

    教会要讲一讲如何使自由和责任相结合。

    例:

    Relief workers say it's worse than ever as disease and starvation combine to kill thousands.

    援助人员说情况比以往任何时候都糟,因为疾病和饥饿致使数以千计的人死亡。

    例:

    If improved education is combined with other factors dramatic results can be achieved.

    如果将改良的教育跟其他因素相结合,可取得非常显著的效果。

    2[RECIP 相互动词] 使…合为一体 , 合为一体

    If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they join together to make a single thing.

    近义词

    join , mix , blend

    反义词

    separate

    双语例句

    例:

    David Jacobs was given the job of combining the data from these 19 studies into one giant study.

    大卫·雅各布斯分到的工作是把这19项研究中的数据合为一项大型研究。

    例:

    Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen combine chemically to form carbohydrates and fats.

    碳、氢和氧化合形成碳水化合物和脂肪。

    例:

    Combine the flour with 3 tablespoons water to make a paste.

    把面粉和3大汤匙的水混合起来做成一个面团。

    3[RECIP 相互动词] 使…合并 , 合并

    If two or more groups or organizations combine or if someone combines them, they join to form a single group or organization.

    近义词

    amalgamate

    双语例句

    例:

    an announcement by Steetley and Tarmac of a joint venture that would combine their brick, tile, and concrete operations.

    一份由斯蒂特利和塔玛克公司发布的将要组建一个将他们的砖、瓦和混凝土生产业务合并起来的合资企业的通知。

    4[T 及物动词] 同时具有

    If someone or something combines two qualities or features, they have both those qualities or features at the same time.

    双语例句

    例:

    Their system seems to combine the two ideals of strong government and proportional representation.

    他们的体制似乎同时具有强有力的政府与比例代表制这两种理想状况。

    例:

    a clever, far-sighted lawyer who combines legal expertise with social concern.

    一位同时具有法律专业知识和社会责任感的聪明而有远见的律师。

    5[T 及物动词] 同时做

    If someone combines two activities, they do them both at the same time.

    双语例句

    例:

    It is possible to combine a career with being a mother.

    同时兼顾职业女性和母亲这两个角色是可能的。