combines

combines — 動詞

IPA/kəmˈbaɪn/
KK[kəmbˈaɪnz]IPA/kəmˈbaɪn/
  • combinespresent simple I / you / we / they
  • combineses3rd person singular
  • combinesing-ing form
  • combinesedpast simple

1. to put two or more different things together so they form a single whole, or to

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

結合；混合

將不同事物合為一體

to put two or more different things together so they form a single whole, or to come together and act as one unit

例句

The recipe combines chocolate, almonds, and cream to create a rich dessert.

這個食譜結合了巧克力、杏仁和鮮奶油，做出一道濃郁的甜點。

combine + noun + and + noun (ingredients)

Liam combined the blue paint with yellow to make a bright shade of green.

Liam 把藍色顏料和黃色混合，調出一種明亮的綠色。

combine + noun phrase + with + noun phrase

同義詞
  • merge

    suggests two things losing their separate identity entirely

  • blend

    implies a smooth, harmonious mixing, often of flavors or colors

  • mix

    more general and informal; can be used for physical or abstract joining

  • unite

    suggests bringing separate groups or people together for a common purpose

反義詞
  • separate

    to cause things that were joined to become apart again

  • divide

    to split into parts

文法句型

combine + noun phrase + with/and + noun phrase

combine (intransitive: things come together)

用法筆記

Can be transitive (combine A with B) or intransitive (A and B combine). When transitive, the objects are typically physical items, ingredients, or abstract elements that are merged.

常見錯誤

❌Please combine the two lists together.
✅Please combine the two lists.
💡'Combine' already expresses joining; 'together' is redundant.
❌She combined the two groups to become one team.
✅She combined the two groups into one team.
💡Use 'into' (not 'to become') to show what the combination produces.

2. to have two or more different qualities, features, or characteristics at the sam

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

兼具

同時擁有不同特質

to have two or more different qualities, features, or characteristics at the same time — for example, a phone that combines a fast processor with a long battery life

例句

This car combines speed with safety, which makes it popular with families.

這款車兼具速度與安全性，因此深受家庭歡迎。

combine + quality + with + quality

A good teacher combines patience, humor, and knowledge of the subject.

一位好老師兼具耐心、幽默感和專業知識。

同義詞
  • blend

    emphasizes that the qualities work together harmoniously

  • possess

    more formal; does not imply the qualities coexist in one entity that unites them

反義詞
  • lack

    to be missing a particular quality

文法句型

combine + noun phrase + with + noun phrase (qualities)

combine + noun phrase + and + noun phrase (features)

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person, product, or place; the objects are abstract qualities or features such as speed, comfort, style, skill, or charm.

常見錯誤

❌This car combines both speed and also safety.
✅This car combines speed with safety.
💡Use 'combine A with B' rather than 'both ... and also'.

3. to fit two separate activities into the same period, doing each while also doing

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

兼顧

同時從事兩項活動

to fit two separate activities into the same period, doing each while also doing the other

例句

Many parents combine a full-time job with raising young children.

許多父母必須兼顧全職工作和養育年幼子女。

combine + activity + with + activity (simultaneous roles)

Emily combined her work trip to Seoul with visits to local museums.

Emily 在首爾出差時，同時安排了參觀當地博物館。

同義詞
  • juggle

    informal; suggests difficulty in managing multiple activities at once

文法句型

combine + noun phrase + with + noun phrase (activities)

combine + gerund + with + gerund

用法筆記

Objects are always activities, tasks, or roles (e.g., work, study, travel, parenting). This sense focuses on managing multiple activities simultaneously, not on merging them into one thing.

常見錯誤

❌I combined to work and study at the same time.
✅I combined work with study.' or 'I combined working with studying.
💡After 'combine', use noun phrases or gerunds ('-ing' forms), not infinitive verbs.

combines — 名詞

IPA/ˈkɒm.baɪn/
KK[kəmbˈaɪnz]IPA/ˈkɑːm.baɪn/