combination
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkäm-bə-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)
combination — 名詞
- combinationsingular
- combinationsplural
1. A result, substance, or situation created by joining two or more different eleme
結合；組合
多個事物混合產生的結果或狀態
A result, substance, or situation created by joining two or more different elements, qualities, or ingredients together.
A combination of skill, patience, and luck helped Ravi win the chess tournament.
技能、耐心和好運的結合讓 Ravi 贏得西洋棋比賽。
countable: a combination of + abstract nouns
The doctor recommended a combination of rest and light exercise for a full recovery.
醫生建議將休息和溫和運動結合起來，以幫助身體完全康復。
collocation: recommend / prescribe a combination of
Theo's new painting uses an unusual combination of deep blue and bright orange.
Theo 的新畫作使用了深藍色和亮橘色的不尋常組合。
Selection is by combination of test scores and interview performance for the scholarship program.
獎學金計畫的遴選是根據考試成績和面試表現的綜合評估。
The combination of rising costs and falling sales forced the bakery to close.
成本不斷上漲加上銷售下滑，迫使那家麵包店關門。
- mixture
more general — any substance made by mixing; 'combination' suggests deliberate or designed joining
- blend
suggests smooth, thorough mixing; often used for flavours, colours, or personalities
- mix
informal; a casual combination without implying design
- compound
more technical; a substance whose parts are chemically bonded
- separation
the opposite state or action of keeping things apart
- division
the act of splitting into parts
文法句型
combination of + nouns
a combination of + noun phrase
in combination (with)
用法筆記
As a countable noun (a combination) it refers to a specific result or mixture. As an uncountable noun (by combination, through combination) it describes the process or method of combining. Countable use is far more frequent in everyday English.
常見錯誤
2. A group of items arranged in a specific order, where changing the order creates
排列組合
多個元素按特定順序排列的方式
A group of items arranged in a specific order, where changing the order creates a different result.
Yusuf rearranged the letters in every possible combination until the word "garden" finally appeared.
Yusuf 嘗試了每一種字母的排列組合，直到最後拼出「garden」這個單詞。
rearranged + every possible combination — exhaustive search of orderings
Chess players study thousands of different combinations of moves before a match.
西洋棋手在大賽前會研究成千上萬種不同的棋步組合。
combination of moves — countable, with numbers
For the school play, the director tried several combinations of actors in each role before choosing the cast.
為了學校話劇，導演嘗試了幾種不同的演員角色組合，最後才選定演出陣容。
Memorizing the combination of dance steps in the right order was harder than Priya expected.
記住舞步的正確排列順序比 Priya 想像的更難。
- arrangement
broader — any ordering; 'combination' implies intent to achieve a specific outcome
- sequence
focuses on the linear order; often used for numbers or events
- permutation
formal mathematical term; each distinct ordering of a set
文法句型
combination of + plural nouns
every possible combination
different combinations of + nouns
用法筆記
Countable only. Emphasises the ordering of elements — the same ingredients in a different order count as a different combination. Common in maths, puzzles, cooking, and design contexts.
常見錯誤
3. A secret code made up of digits or characters, entered in a fixed order to unloc
密碼組合
用於開啟密碼鎖的數字或字母序列
A secret code made up of digits or characters, entered in a fixed order to unlock a safe, a lock, or another security device.
I forgot the combination to my gym locker and called the front desk for help.
我忘了健身房儲物櫃的密碼，打電話到櫃檯求助。
preposition: combination to [something]
The bank manager keeps the vault combination inside a sealed envelope.
銀行經理將金庫密碼放在一個密封信封裡。
Noa changed the combination on her suitcase lock before the trip to Japan.
Noa 在出發去日本前，更改了行李箱鎖的密碼組合。
Turn the dial to the right, then left, then right again to enter the combination.
將轉盤向右轉、再向左轉、然後再向右轉，即可輸入密碼。
The locksmith tried every possible combination of numbers to open the old safe.
鎖匠嘗試了每一種可能的數字組合，想打開那個舊保險箱。
文法句型
combination to + lock type
combination for + device
enter / dial / change / forget a combination
用法筆記
Countable only. A combination lock uses a dial; modern keypads use a 'PIN' or 'passcode', not a combination. The typical preposition is 'to' (the combination to a safe) or 'on' (the combination on a lock).