combine
combine — 動詞
- combinepresent simple I / you / we / they
- combineshe / she / it
- combinedpast simple
- combining-ing form
1. to take two or more separate items and turn them into a single whole; or for suc
結合；混合
將不同事物合在一起形成一個整體
to take two or more separate items and turn them into a single whole; or for such items to join on their own.
Aiko combined yellow and blue paint to make green for her art project.
Aiko 將黃色和藍色顏料混合，為她的美術作品調出綠色。
combine + noun + and + noun to form a mixture
The two dance groups combined their efforts for the festival performance.
兩個舞蹈團體合力為藝術節表演做準備。
combine + noun to pool resources
Combine the chopped vegetables with olive oil before roasting them.
將切好的蔬菜與橄欖油拌勻，再放入烤箱烤。
combine + with + noun for mixing ingredients
When hydrogen and oxygen combine, they create water molecules.
氫和氧結合時，會產生水分子。
intransitive: combine for chemical joining
Several local choirs combined to perform a single concert at the town hall.
幾個本地合唱團聯合在市政廳舉辦了一場音樂會。
combine + to-infinitive for joint action
- combine with
- combine to form
- combined effect
- combined with
- separate
to keep apart or divide into parts
文法句型
combine + with + noun
combine + noun + and + noun
combine + to-infinitive
用法筆記
This sense works both transitively (someone combines things) and intransitively (things combine on their own). The intransitive use often describes chemical or natural processes.
常見錯誤
2. to possess multiple distinct qualities, features, or characteristics at once.
兼具；融合
同時擁有兩種不同的特質或特點
to possess multiple distinct qualities, features, or characteristics at once.
Priya's new teaching role combines lesson planning with student mentoring.
Priya 的新教學角色兼具課程規劃與學生輔導的工作。
combine + noun + with + noun for dual features
The sofa combines modern style with old-fashioned comfort.
這張沙發融合了現代風格與古典的舒適感。
This school combines a strong academic program with excellent sports facilities.
這所學校同時擁有優秀的學術課程和一流的運動設施。
Leila's cooking style combines traditional Middle Eastern spices with French techniques.
Leila 的烹調風格融合了傳統中東香料和法式料理技巧。
combine + cultural styles
- combine A with B
文法句型
combine + noun + and + noun
combine + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
Subject of this sense is typically a person, a thing, or an institution that possesses qualities. Unlike sense 1, this does not describe a physical mixing process.
常見錯誤
3. to manage two separate tasks or activities during a single block of time.
兼顧；同時做
在同一時間內進行兩項不同活動
to manage two separate tasks or activities during a single block of time.
Yusuf manages to combine his hospital nursing job with evening music classes.
Yusuf 成功兼顧醫院護理工作與晚上的音樂課程。
combine + job + with + activity for multitasking
The travel package combines a beach holiday with guided mountain hikes.
這個旅遊套裝行程同時包含海灘度假和導覽登山活動。
Noa combined her business trip to Seoul with a short visit to her aunt.
Noa 趁去首爾出差的機會，順道探望了她的阿姨。
combine + travel purpose + with + personal activity
The Watanabe family combined a trip to the museum with lunch at a nearby café.
Watanabe 一家將參觀博物館和在附近咖啡廳用午餐安排在同一天。
- combine business with pleasure
- combine work and family
文法句型
combine + noun + and + noun
combine + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
Common with travel, work, and leisure activities. The two activities are usually different in nature and done within the same timeframe.
To start working with another person or group toward a common goal.
聯手合作
Maya and her neighbor joined forces to clean up the park.
The two charities combined forces to raise money for the hospital.
combine — 名詞
- combinesingular
- combinesplural
1. a collection of businesses, organizations, or individuals cooperating for shared
集團；聯盟
為商業或政治目的而合作的一群人
a collection of businesses, organizations, or individuals cooperating for shared commercial or political advantage.
The publishing combine controls most of the textbook market in the region.
這個出版集團控制了該地區大部分的教科書市場。
the + combine as a business entity
Several local farmers formed a combine to sell their produce directly to overseas buyers.
幾位當地農民組成了一個聯盟，直接將農產品銷售給海外買家。
formed a combine for shared business goals
The media combine owns newspapers, television stations, and several websites.
這家媒體集團擁有報紙、電視台和多家網站。
The energy combine successfully lobbied for new drilling permits.
這個能源集團成功遊說政府發放新的鑽探許可。
- alliance
broader; can include non-business partnerships
- consortium
more formal; specifically a group of companies working on a joint project
- cartel
negative connotation; suggests price-fixing or market control
文法句型
the + combine + verb
用法筆記
Often used in business and politics, sometimes with a negative connotation of excessive market control. Can take a singular or plural verb in British English.
2. a large agricultural vehicle that harvests grain crops by cutting them, extracti
聯合收穫機
收割、脫粒、清潔穀物的大型農業機器
a large agricultural vehicle that harvests grain crops by cutting them, extracting the edible grain from the stems and husks, and discarding the waste material in one operation.
The farmer drove his combine across the wheat field all afternoon.
農夫整個下午都在開著聯合收穫機在麥田裡收割。
the + combine as a farm vehicle
Modern combines can harvest an entire field of corn in just a few hours.
現代化的聯合收穫機只需幾個小時就能收割整片玉米田。
Jin's grandfather bought a second-hand combine for the family rice farm.
Jin 的祖父為家裡的稻田買了一台二手的聯合收穫機。
The combine broke down in the middle of the barley field on Tuesday.
聯合收穫機星期二在大麥田中央故障了。
用法筆記
Short for 'combine harvester'. This sense is specific to farming and is rarely used outside agricultural contexts.
同根字
- combination名詞B2
- combined形容詞B2
- combining形容詞C1
- combinable形容詞C1
- combinatorial形容詞C2
常見搭配
常用片語
- combine A and B
- combine A with B
- combined effort
- combined effect