mixture
/ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪkstʃər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmiks-chər/ (ame, mw)
mixture — noun
- mixturesingular
- mixturesplural
1. a combination of two or more different substances, elements, or types of things
a combination of two or more different substances, elements, or types of things that are placed together without losing their individual qualities
The cake was a mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.
mixture of [ingredients]
Kyoto has a fascinating mixture of ancient temples and modern skyscrapers.
mixture of [abstract + concrete things]
Baraka's class was a mixture of students from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Rodrigo felt a strange mixture of excitement and fear before his first speech.
The garden soil was a mixture of sand, clay, and dead leaves.
- blend
suggests a smoother, more even combination than mixture
- combination
more general term; does not imply physical mixing
- mix
informal; often used for food or household substances
- separation
the state of being apart rather than together
文法句型
mixture + of + plural noun
2. when two or more substances or items are put together so that they stop being se
when two or more substances or items are put together so that they stop being separate
The mixture of the two chemicals must be done slowly to prevent a dangerous reaction.
the mixture of [substances] + must be done
Christopher watched the mixture of blue and yellow paint turn into green.
Gentle mixture of the egg whites into the batter keeps the cake light.
The machine controls the mixture of cement and sand for the building project.
Ryo improved the soup by a slow mixture of the spices over low heat.
文法句型
the mixture + of + noun
用法筆記
In this sense mixture is countable but almost always used in the singular. A that-clause or infinitive structure is rare with this sense.
常見錯誤
3. a liquid medicine made from a combination of ingredients that must be shaken bef
a liquid medicine made from a combination of ingredients that must be shaken before use because the different parts separate when left still
The doctor gave Layla a bottle of brown mixture for her cough.
mixture for [illness]
Shake the mixture well before pouring out a spoonful.
imperative: shake the mixture
This mixture tastes unpleasant but works well against fever.
Élise kept the mixture in the fridge as the label instructed.
文法句型
mixture for [illness]
用法筆記
This sense is mainly British English. In American English, 'medicine' or 'liquid medicine' is more common. The label on the bottle typically says 'Shake well before use.'