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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

compound

英  [ˈkɒmpaʊnd]
    

[ADJ, NOUN, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 复合的

    Compound is used to indicate that something consists of two or more parts or things.

    近义词

    composite

    双语例句

    例：

    the big compound eyes of dragonflies.

    蜻蜓的大复眼。

    2. 合成的（词）

    In grammar, a compound noun, adjective, or verb is one that is made up of two or more words, for example 'fire engine', 'bottle-green', and 'firelight'.

    NOUN. 名词

  • compounds

    1. [C 可数名词] 作特定用途的围地

    A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.

    近义词

    enclosure

    双语例句

    例：

    They took refuge in the embassy compound.

    他们在大使馆围区内避难。

    例：

    a military compound.

    一个军事管辖区。

    2. [C 可数名词] 化合物

    In chemistry, a compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements.

    双语例句

    例：

    Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.

    有机化合物的分子里含碳。

    3. [C 可数名词] 混合物

    If something is a compound of different things, it consists of those things.

    近义词

    mixture

    双语例句

    例：

    Honey is basically a compound of water, two types of sugar, vitamins and enzymes.

    蜂蜜主要是水、两种糖、维生素和酶的混合物。

    VERB. 动词

  • compounds , compounding , compounded

    1. [T 及物动词] 加剧

    To compound a problem, difficulty, or mistake means to make it worse by adding to it.

    双语例句

    例：

    Additional loss of life will only compound the tragedy.

    更多的死亡只会加重这一悲剧。

    例：

    The problem is compounded by the medical system here.

    这个问题被这里的医疗体制弄得更糟。

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