blended
blended — 形容詞
1. describes a drink that contains two or more different types of the same product,
調和
混合兩種以上同類產品的飲品
describes a drink that contains two or more different types of the same product, such as coffee, tea, or whisky, mixed together to create a new flavour.
Mei ordered a blended coffee with beans from three different countries.
Mei 點了一杯用三個國家的咖啡豆調和的咖啡。
blended + [drink type]: used before the name of a drink
Diego prefers blended whisky because the flavour is smoother than a single type.
Diego 偏好調和威士忌，因為口感比單一麥芽更順滑。
The shop sells a blended black tea that combines leaves from India and Sri Lanka.
這家店出售一款調和紅茶，混合了印度和斯里蘭卡的茶葉。
- single-origin
describes a drink made from one source only
- unblended
describes a product that has not been mixed
文法句型
blended + [drink type]
用法筆記
Only used before a noun that names a type of drink. Not used for non-drink mixtures.
常見錯誤
blended — 名詞
1. a product that is made by mixing two or more different types, grades, or varieti
混合物
不同成分混合而成的產品
a product that is made by mixing two or more different types, grades, or varieties of something together.
Keiko bought a blend of green and black tea at the market.
Keiko 在市場買了一種綠茶和紅茶的混合產品。
a blend of + [things]: shows what is mixed together
This tobacco blend contains leaves from Virginia and Kentucky.
這種菸草混合物包含了來自維吉尼亞州和肯塔基州的菸葉。
For the cake, you need a blend of white and brown sugar.
做這個蛋糕需要白砂糖和紅糖的混合物。
- mixture
more general; can describe any combination, not necessarily carefully prepared
- combination
suggests the ingredients keep their separate identities more than in a blend
文法句型
a blend of + [things]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to name the ingredients that were mixed. The preposition 'of' is required when listing components.
常見錯誤
2. a new word created by joining parts of two existing words, for example 'brunch'
混合詞
由兩個詞的部分組合而成的新詞
a new word created by joining parts of two existing words, for example 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
Nadia explained that 'smog' is a blend of 'smoke' and 'fog'.
Nadia 解釋說，「smog」這個詞是「smoke」和「fog」的混合詞。
blend of + [word A] + and + [word B]: the standard pattern for naming the source words
During English class, Ms. Chen explained that 'motel' is a blend of 'motor' and 'hotel'.
在英文課上，陳老師解釋說「motel」是「motor」和「hotel」的混合詞。
blend of + [word A] + and + [word B]: explained in a classroom setting
Taro learned that 'Brexit' is a blend of 'Britain' and 'exit'.
Taro 學到「Brexit」是「Britain」和「exit」的混合詞。
- portmanteau word
more formal and academic; French origin
- compound word
different — a compound keeps both full words (e.g. 'bathroom'); a blend drops parts of the source words
文法句型
[part of word A] + [part of word B] = blended word
用法筆記
Also called a 'portmanteau word'. In everyday conversation, people rarely use the term 'blend' for this concept — they just say the word itself. This sense is mostly used in language classrooms and linguistics discussions.
常見錯誤
blended — 動詞
1. to mix two or more substances, foods, or materials together so that they become
混合；攪拌
將不同物質充分混合成均勻狀態
to mix two or more substances, foods, or materials together so that they become a single smooth combination.
Javier blended the eggs and milk together before adding the flour.
Javier 把雞蛋和牛奶攪拌均勻後才加入麵粉。
transitive: blend + [ingredient] + and + [ingredient]
Hana blended the blue paint with a little white to make a lighter shade.
Hana 將藍色顏料混入少量白色，調出較淺的色調。
The oil and vinegar do not blend well unless you add mustard.
除非你加一點芥末，否則油和醋不太容易混合。
Sofia used a hand mixer to blend the soup until it was completely smooth.
Sofia 用電動攪拌器將湯攪打成完全順滑的狀態。
- separate
to keep things apart instead of mixing them
文法句型
blend + [ingredients]
blend [ingredient] with [ingredient]
blend together
用法筆記
When used transitively, the subject is a person or machine doing the mixing. When intransitive, the subject is the substances that are being mixed together. Common in cooking and cosmetics contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to become part of a group or place in a natural, quiet way without being noticed
融入
自然地融入群體或環境而不被注意
to become part of a group or place in a natural, quiet way without being noticed or causing attention.
The new student quickly blended in with her classmates at lunch.
那位新同學在午餐時很快就融入了班上的同學之中。
blend in with + [people]: common for social situations
Hassan wore dark clothes so he could blend into the crowd at the concert.
Hassan 穿著深色衣服，以便在演唱會上融入人群。
A good waiter knows how to blend into the background while still being helpful.
優秀的服務員懂得融入背景中，同時又能保持服務周到。
- fit in
more informal and common in everyday speech
- assimilate
more formal; often used for immigrants or newcomers adapting to a new culture
- harmonize
suggests active accord rather than quiet unnoticeability
- stand out
to be noticeable or different from others
文法句型
blend into [group/setting]
blend in with [people]
blend (in)
用法筆記
The adverb 'in' or the preposition 'into' is almost always present. Without them, readers may interpret this as verb sense 1 (mixing substances). Often carries a connotation of avoiding unwanted attention.
常見錯誤
3. to combine with something in a way that creates a pleasant, pleasing, or unified
和諧融合
色彩、聲音或風格和諧搭配
to combine with something in a way that creates a pleasant, pleasing, or unified effect, especially of colours, sounds, or styles.
The grey curtains blend nicely with the pale blue walls in the living room.
灰色窗簾與客廳的淺藍色牆壁搭配得非常和諧。
blend with + [feature]: describes visual harmony
Pablo chose furniture that would blend well with the wooden floor.
Pablo 選擇了能夠與木地板和諧搭配的家具。
The singer's voice blended beautifully with the piano music.
那位歌手的声音與鋼琴音樂美妙地融合在一起。
- clash
when colours or styles look unpleasant together
文法句型
blend with [something]
[things] blend (together)
blend [colours/styles]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 2 (fitting in socially), this sense is about aesthetic or sensory harmony — colours, furniture, music, flavours. Often used with the adverb 'well' or 'beautifully' to emphasise the pleasing quality.