intermingle

/ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl/ (ame, mw)

intermingle — verb

  • interminglepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • intermingleshe / she / it
  • intermingledpast simple
  • intermingling-ing form

1. to combine separate things so that they become one mixture, or to become combine

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to combine separate things so that they become one mixture, or to become combined into one mixture

例句

The scent of jasmine intermingled with the sea air on the terrace.

intransitive: intermingle + with + [noun]

Otto intermingled the two colours of paint until they became one shade.

transitive: intermingle + [direct object]

同義詞
  • blend

    more common; used when the result is smooth and uniform

  • mix

    the most general word; can describe any combining, even when items stay distinct

  • mingle

    close in meaning; more often used for people socialising or flavours combining lightly

  • intermix

    very close synonym; slightly more formal and often used in technical descriptions

反義詞
  • separate

    to divide something into its distinct parts

  • segregate

    to keep groups or elements apart from each other

文法句型

intermingle + with + [noun]

intermingle + [noun] + with + [noun]

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'with'; suggests a thorough blending where separate elements can no longer be distinguished from each other.

常見錯誤

❌I intermingled the eggs and flour for the cake.
✅I mixed the eggs and flour for the cake.
💡'mix' is the natural word for everyday combining; 'intermingle' is more formal and suggests a gradual, thorough blending.