combo

/ˈkɒmbəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːmbəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō/ (ame, mw)

combo — 名詞

  • combosingular
  • combosplural

1. a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues

1.名詞B1
釋義

小樂團

演奏舞曲或爵士樂的小型樂團

a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues playing dance tunes or jazz pieces

例句

The jazz combo played three sets at the club on Friday night.

這個爵士小樂團週五晚在俱樂部表演了三組曲目。

collocation: jazz combo / play sets

A small combo from New Orleans performed at the street festival.

一個來自紐奧良的小樂團在街頭節慶上演出。

同義詞
  • band

    broader term for any group of musicians, not limited to small jazz groups

  • ensemble

    more formal or classical, can refer to any size group

  • group

    generic term, does not specify genre or size

文法句型

combo + singular/plural verb

用法筆記

Often contrasted with 'big band' or 'orchestra' to emphasise the small size. Frequently takes a plural verb in British English (the combo are playing).

常見錯誤

❌The rock combo had fifty members.
✅The rock band had fifty members.
💡Combo normally means a small group, not a large one.

2. two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a

2.名詞B1
釋義

組合

多種事物的混合體

two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a meal with several items or a ticket with multiple activities

例句

The cafe serves a combo of coffee, juice, and a muffin.

這家咖啡店提供咖啡、果汁和馬芬的組合餐。

combo of + plural nouns

For lunch, Diego ordered the pasta-and-salad combo from the menu.

午餐時，Diego 從菜單上點了義大利麵加沙拉的組合餐。

同義詞
  • combination

    the standard full form; combo is its informal short version

  • set

    focuses on items grouped together, often pre-packaged

  • bundle

    emphasises a good deal or discount on the grouped items

  • blend

    suggests things that are mixed together more seamlessly

文法句型

a combo of + plural noun

用法筆記

Common in advertising and menus (combo meal, combo deal). Often used as a modifier before a noun (combo ticket, combo offer).

常見錯誤

❌I ordered a combo of rice for dinner.
✅I ordered a bowl of rice for dinner.
💡Combo implies at least two different items combined, not a single item.
❌She bought a combo of milk.
✅She bought a carton of milk.
💡Use combo only when multiple things are grouped together.