mixing

[mˈɪksɪŋ] /ˈmiks How to pronounce mix (audio)/ (ame, mw)

mixing — noun

1. Putting substances or materials together until they form one smooth whole or spr

1.名詞B1
釋義

Putting substances or materials together until they form one smooth whole or spread evenly through each other.

例句

Careful mixing keeps the paint smooth and free of lumps.

careful mixing for an even result

The chef left the mixing to Ezra before shaping the bread.

同義詞
  • blending

    often suggests a smoother or more gradual combination

  • stirring

    refers to moving something around with a spoon or tool, not the whole process in general

  • combining

    broader and can apply to things that do not become one smooth mass

文法句型

mixing of [ingredients/materials]

careful mixing

hand mixing

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when it names the activity. Often followed by 'of' when you name the substances being blended.

常見錯誤

❌The cake needs more mix before baking.
✅The cake needs more mixing before baking.
💡'mix' names the combined substance; 'mixing' names the action.

2. A blend created when different groups, styles, ideas, or materials come together

2.名詞B2
釋義

A blend created when different groups, styles, ideas, or materials come together in one result.

例句

The market's charm comes from its mixing of farmers, cooks, and tourists.

a mixing of + groups

The album's sound comes from a mixing of jazz, funk, and pop.

a mixing of + styles

同義詞
  • blend

    the most general word for a pleasing combination of different elements

  • fusion

    often suggests an intentional artistic or cultural combination

  • mixture

    common for physical things, but less focused on social or stylistic coming together

反義詞
  • separation

    keeps different groups or elements apart instead of bringing them together

文法句型

a mixing of [groups/styles/ideas]

more mixing of [people/backgrounds]

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the combined result or social blend, not on the physical act of stirring or combining.

3. The sound balance given to recorded music or other audio, especially when one ve

3.名詞C1
釋義

The sound balance given to recorded music or other audio, especially when one version is compared with another.

例句

Fans noticed that the new mixing pushes the guitar louder than before.

a new mixing = changed sound balance

The older mixing sounds warmer on headphones than the digital reissue.

同義詞
  • mix

    the more common studio term for one finished audio balance

  • sound balance

    plain-English explanation rather than a specialist label

文法句型

the mixing on [album/film]

a new mixing

first mixing

用法筆記

Used mainly in music and film sound. It can mean the overall balance of voices and instruments, or one particular version when listeners compare different editions.