compounds
compounds — 名詞
- compoundssingular
- compoundsesplural
1. a substance produced when atoms from multiple chemical elements bond with each o
化合物
兩種以上元素結合的物質
a substance produced when atoms from multiple chemical elements bond with each other in a set proportion
Elena learned in class that water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Elena 在課堂上學到，水是由氫和氧組成的化合物。
compound + made of + elements
The lab technician warned that this particular compound can be dangerous when heated.
實驗室技術員警告，這種化合物加熱時可能很危險。
Salt is a simple compound formed when sodium bonds with chlorine.
食鹽是一種鈉和氯結合而成的簡單化合物。
compound + formed when + elements bond
Many organic compounds contain carbon atoms arranged in long chains.
許多有機化合物含有排列成長鏈的碳原子。
- chemical compound
- organic compound
- compound of
- element
a pure substance made of one type of atom, not a combination
文法句型
compound + of + elements/substances
常見錯誤
2. something produced by uniting several separate things, such as traits, materials
混合物；結合
不同部分組成的整體
something produced by uniting several separate things, such as traits, materials, or components, into a single entity
Ryo found that a compound of hard work and talent led to his success.
Ryo 發現努力和天賦的結合帶來了他的成功。
compound + of + abstract qualities
The new material is a compound of plastic and natural fibers developed by Tunde's team.
這種新材料是 Tunde 團隊開發的塑膠與天然纖維的混合物。
Her personality is a curious compound of shyness and fierce determination.
她的個性是害羞與堅定決心的奇妙結合。
The museum exhibit showed how the building is a compound of several architectural styles.
博物館展覽展示了這棟建築是幾種建築風格的複合體。
compound + of + styles/elements
- compound of
- curious compound
- complex compound
- combination
more common and less formal; compound suggests a tighter fusion
- blend
suggests smooth mixing rather than structural combination
- mixture
more general; may imply the parts remain distinguishable
文法句型
compound + of + nouns
3. a word that is made by joining two or more separate words together, such as 'too
複合詞
兩個以上單字組成的詞
a word that is made by joining two or more separate words together, such as 'toothbrush' or 'mother-in-law'
Nila asked her teacher whether 'firefighter' is a compound or a single word.
Nila 問老師「firefighter」是複合詞還是單一字詞。
compound as linguistic term
English has many compounds like 'snowman', 'notebook', and 'sunglasses'.
英文有許多複合詞，例如 snowman、notebook 和 sunglasses。
Yael explained that 'motherboard' is a compound formed from 'mother' and 'board'.
Yael 解釋說「motherboard」是由 mother 和 board 組成的複合詞。
compound formed from + two words
Saira checked her dictionary and found 'well-being' listed as a hyphenated compound word.
Saira 查了字典，發現「well-being」被列為含連字號的複合詞。
hyphenated compound word
The meaning of a compound like 'greenhouse' is not simply 'green' added to 'house'.
像「greenhouse」這類複合詞的意思，並非只是 green 加上 house 的意思。
meaning of compound differs from parts
- compound noun
- compound word
- form a compound
- compound noun
more specific; refers to compounds that function as nouns
- portmanteau
a blended word like 'brunch' where parts overlap
- simple word
a word that is not formed from multiple components
文法句型
compound + noun (modifier)
用法筆記
Compounds may be written as one word (closed), with a hyphen, or as separate words depending on convention. The meaning is often not predictable from the individual parts.
4. a walled or fenced area containing several buildings used for a particular funct
圍區；院區
圍牆內的一群建築物
a walled or fenced area containing several buildings used for a particular function, such as a factory, prison, or embassy
The United Nations compound in New York has its own security officers at every gate.
紐約的聯合國院區每個入口都有自己的安全人員。
compound as secure area with buildings
Yara walked past the embassy compound on her way to the market every morning.
Yara 每天早上前往市場時都會經過大使館區。
The research compound contains laboratories, offices, and a small cafeteria for the staff.
研究園區內包含實驗室、辦公室，以及一間小型員工餐廳。
Tunde grew up in a large family compound where his cousins lived next door.
Tunde 在一個大家庭院落長大，他的表親們就住在隔壁的房子裡。
family compound as extended-family housing
- embassy compound
- military compound
- family compound
- prison compound
文法句型
the + compound
compound + has/contains
用法筆記
This sense often refers to secure or restricted areas such as military camps, prison grounds, or diplomatic facilities. It can also describe a traditional extended-family housing arrangement.
常見錯誤
compounds — 動詞
- compoundspresent simple I / you / we / they
- compoundses3rd person singular
- compoundsing-ing form
- compoundsedpast simple
1. to increase the seriousness of a problem, negative situation, or harmful effect
加劇；惡化
使問題或困難更嚴重
to increase the seriousness of a problem, negative situation, or harmful effect
Quan's decision to lie only compounded the problem with his manager.
Quan 說謊的決定只讓他和主管之間的問題更加惡化。
compound + the problem
Heavy rain compounded the difficulties faced by rescue workers after the earthquake.
豪雨加劇了地震後搜救人員面臨的困難。
Elena's injury was compounded by the fact that she had no medical supplies nearby.
Elena 的傷勢因為附近沒有醫療用品而更加惡化。
passive: was compounded by
The company's financial troubles were compounded when the bank refused to extend the loan.
銀行拒絕展延貸款後，公司的財務困境更加嚴重。
Poor planning compounded the team's inability to meet the project deadline.
糟糕的規劃使團隊無法如期完成專案的困境更加惡化。
- compound the problem
- compound the difficulty
- compound the damage
- aggravate
more formal; suggests making something already bad even worse
- exacerbate
formal register; mainly used with medical or social problems
- worsen
more direct and common in everyday speech
文法句型
compound + noun (problem/issue/difficulty)
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or serious contexts. The object is typically a negative abstract noun (problem, difficulty, trouble, crisis, injury).
常見錯誤
2. to combine two or more substances, ingredients, or elements to create a new prod
調配；混合
將不同物質混合在一起
to combine two or more substances, ingredients, or elements to create a new product or mixture
Jude compounded the herbs with oil to make a traditional healing balm.
Jude 將藥草與油混合，製成一種傳統的療癒藥膏。
compound + noun + with + noun
The pharmacist compounded a special cream for Nila's skin condition.
藥劑師為 Nila 的皮膚問題調配了一種專用乳霜。
pharmacist compounds a medicine
This traditional paint is compounded from natural pigments and egg yolk.
這種傳統顏料是由天然色素和蛋黃調製而成的。
passive: is compounded from
Chemists in the laboratory compounded a new type of plastic using plant-based materials.
實驗室的化學家用植物原料混合調製出一種新型塑膠。
- compounded from
- compounded with
- compounded by a pharmacist
- separate
to divide into individual parts or elements
文法句型
compound + noun + with + noun
be compounded of/from
用法筆記
This sense is more technical than the everyday word 'mix'. It is often used in professional contexts like pharmacy, chemistry, or manufacturing.
常見錯誤
compounds — 形容詞
- compoundspositive
- more compoundscomparative
- most compoundssuperlative
1. formed by putting together several distinct parts, elements, or ingredients to c
複合；組合
由多個部分組成的
formed by putting together several distinct parts, elements, or ingredients to create a single unified thing
Ilan used 'and' to join two short ideas into a compound sentence for his report.
Ilan 用「and」把兩個短想法連接起來，構成一個複合句。
compound sentence (grammar term)
William examined the compound leaf of the rose bush in his biology class.
William 在生物課上觀察了玫瑰叢的複合葉。
The microscope uses a compound lens system to achieve higher magnification.
顯微鏡使用複合透鏡系統以達到更高的放大倍率。
compound lens / compound microscope
Yara designed a compound exercise that works out both the arms and the legs.
Yara 設計了一套同時鍛鍊手臂和腿部的複合運動。
The compound fracture required surgery because the broken bone pierced the skin.
這種複雜性骨折需要手術，因為斷骨刺穿了皮膚。
- compound sentence
- compound fracture
- compound eye
- compound interest
- simple
consisting of only one part or element
文法句型
compound + noun
用法筆記
This adjective appears in many specialized terms across different fields — grammar (compound sentence), botany (compound leaf), medicine (compound fracture), and optics (compound microscope).
2. relating to a financial method where interest payments earn additional interest
複利的
利息同時計算本金和前期利息
relating to a financial method where interest payments earn additional interest on top of the original sum, so the total grows faster over time
Hari opened a savings account that earns compound interest paid monthly by the bank.
Hari 開了一個儲蓄帳戶，銀行每月支付複利。
compound interest on savings
Nila was surprised how quickly her investment grew thanks to the power of compound returns.
Nila 驚訝地發現，因為複利效應，她的投資成長得如此之快。
The financial advisor explained that compound growth rewards long-term investors the most.
理財顧問解釋說，複利成長對長期投資者最有利。
compound growth / compound returns
Luca compared simple and compound interest to decide which loan offered the better deal.
Luca 比較了單利和複利，以決定哪種貸款方案比較划算。
- compound interest
- compound growth
- compound return
- simple
simple interest is calculated only on the original amount, not on accumulated interest
文法句型
compound + noun (interest/growth)
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used before the nouns 'interest', 'growth', or 'return'. Compound interest is a core concept in personal finance and investing.
同根字
- compound動詞B2
- compound形容詞B2
- compounding名詞C1
- compounder名詞C2
常見搭配
常用片語
- a compound of
- compounded with
- compound interest