blend
/blend/ (bre, ipa) · /blend/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblend/ (ame, mw)
blend — noun
1. something made by bringing different materials, styles, or qualities together in
something made by bringing different materials, styles, or qualities together into one whole.
The album is a blend of jazz, folk, and quiet electronic sounds.
blend of + music styles
Her living room shows a blend of old wood and bright metal.
The team offers a blend of local knowledge and online service.
This soup has a pleasant blend of garlic, cream, and sweet corn.
- mixture
the broadest choice; 'blend' often suggests a pleasing or careful combination
- combination
more general and less focused on how smoothly the parts go together
- fusion
often used for styles or cultures coming together in a striking way
- separation
stresses the parts being kept apart instead of joined
文法句型
a blend of + noun
用法筆記
Usually followed by of when naming the parts that make up the whole.
常見錯誤
2. a new word created from parts of two existing words and carrying meaning from bo
a new word created from parts of two existing words and carrying meaning from both.
On the worksheet, Emma circled brunch as a blend word.
linguistics: blend formed from two words
In class, Ms. Ito explained why motel is a blend.
On the whiteboard, Leo listed webinar and motel as blends.
The puzzle asked students to spot each blend in the list.
- portmanteau
a more technical term for this kind of word
文法句型
a blend of + word
blend made from + word
用法筆記
Common in language study. Distinguish from a compound word: a blend usually shortens or overlaps the original words instead of keeping them complete.
常見錯誤
blend — verb
1. to join separate substances so they turn into a single mixture.
to join separate substances so they turn into a single mixture.
Blend the milk and bananas for a quick breakfast drink.
blend A and B
Oil does not blend with cold water in the bowl.
blend with + noun
The cook blended butter into the flour with clean fingers.
Red and yellow blend to make a warm orange color.
- separate
keep the parts apart instead of mixing them
文法句型
blend A with B
blend A into B
A blends with B
用法筆記
Often used for ingredients, liquids, colors, and powders. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about physical mixing, not about things matching well in style or effect.
常見錯誤
2. to go together in a pleasing or effective way, or to join things so they work we
to go together in a pleasing or effective way, or to join things so they work well as one.
The blue curtains blend nicely with the pale gray walls.
blend with + noun for matching appearance
Traditional drums blend with pop vocals on the new track.
Ravi blended old photos and short videos for the wedding screen.
Fresh lemon can blend well with spicy fish dishes.
- match
common for colors or clothes that look right together
- harmonize
more formal and stresses a smooth, balanced effect
- complement
means one thing improves another rather than simply joining it
- clash
describes things that look or sound bad together
文法句型
blend with + noun
blend A and B
blend well
用法筆記
Often used for colors, music, flavors, styles, and design features. Distinguish from sense 1: the parts may remain separate, but the overall result feels matched or harmonious.
常見錯誤
3. to crush food in an electric machine until it becomes smooth or very small.
to crush food in an electric machine until it becomes smooth or very small.
Blend the tomatoes until the sauce looks smooth.
blend something until smooth
Noa blended oats and nuts into a thick breakfast paste.
The recipe says to blend the soup for thirty seconds.
After roasting the beans, Hana blended them with garlic in a small food processor.
- chop
cut into pieces without turning the food smooth
文法句型
blend + food
blend something until smooth
blend something in a food processor
用法筆記
Used for food prepared with a blender or food processor, often with until smooth. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 3 highlights the machine, not simply the mixing itself.