conglomerate
/kənˈɡlɒmərət/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈɡlɑːmərət/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈglä-mə-rət -ˈgläm-/ (ame, mw)
conglomerate — 名詞
- conglomeratesingular
- conglomeratesplural
1. a very large corporation created when one company buys or merges with several ot
集團企業
擁有多種不同業務的大型公司
a very large corporation created when one company buys or merges with several others that make very different kinds of products or offer very different kinds of services
The media conglomerate owns television stations, newspapers, and a film studio across three continents.
這家媒體集團企業橫跨三大洲，擁有電視台、報紙和電影製片廠。
collocation: media conglomerate
A Japanese electronics conglomerate recently acquired a European pharmaceutical firm.
一家日本電子集團企業最近收購了一家歐洲藥廠。
The conglomerate sold its food division and used the money to expand its energy business.
該集團企業出售了食品部門，並將所得資金用來擴展其能源業務。
Vikram joined the conglomerate right after finishing his MBA and now manages four subsidiaries.
Vikram 取得 MBA 學位後便加入這家集團企業，如今管理四家子公司。
- corporation
a broader term for any large business organization, not necessarily covering unrelated industries
- holding company
exists mainly to own shares of other companies and may not be involved in their daily operations
- combine
an older or more informal term for a group of businesses acting together, sometimes with a negative connotation of monopoly
用法筆記
Often used with an industry label before it, such as 'media conglomerate', 'industrial conglomerate', or 'financial conglomerate', to specify the sector.
常見錯誤
2. a type of sedimentary rock made of small, rounded pebbles or stones that are nat
礫岩
小圓石被細砂黏土膠結成的岩石
a type of sedimentary rock made of small, rounded pebbles or stones that are naturally bonded together by a finer material such as clay, sand, or calcium carbonate
The hikers noticed a layer of conglomerate along the riverbank, with smooth pebbles locked in hardened sand.
健行者在河岸邊發現了一層礫岩，光滑的鵝卵石嵌在硬化的砂粒中。
Chioma collected a sample of conglomerate from the quarry for her geology class.
Chioma 從採石場收集了一塊礫岩樣本，準備用於地質課。
collocation: sample of conglomerate
Geologists use the size and shape of the stones in a conglomerate to understand the ancient river that deposited them.
地質學家透過礫岩中石頭的大小和形狀，來推斷沉積這些石頭的遠古河流環境。
The quarry exposed a thick bed of conglomerate that formed during the last ice age.
採石場露出了一層厚實的礫岩，是在上一次冰河時期形成的。
- puddingstone
an informal term for a type of conglomerate with very large, conspicuous pebbles
- breccia
similar to conglomerate but made of angular rather than rounded fragments
3. a collection of various different items, people, or elements that are combined i
混合體
多種不同事物組成的集合
a collection of various different items, people, or elements that are combined into a single mass or group, often without a clear unifying pattern
The downtown market is a conglomerate of food stalls, antique shops, and small art galleries.
市中心市場是一個由小吃攤、古董店和小型美術館組成的混合體。
conglomerate of [mixed elements]
The committee was a surprising conglomerate of scientists, artists, and business leaders.
這個委員會由科學家、藝術家和企業領袖組成，是一個令人驚訝的混合體。
The band's latest album is a conglomerate of jazz, electronic beats, and traditional folk melodies.
這個樂團的最新專輯融合了爵士樂、電子節拍和傳統民謠旋律，是個大雜燴。
The garden is a strange conglomerate of native plants and imported tropical species.
這座花園混合了原生植物和引進的熱帶物種，顯得很奇特。
- mixture
more general and less technical; can describe any combination of things
- composite
emphasises that the parts work together as a single unit
- assemblage
suggests a deliberate gathering of items, often for display or study
用法筆記
Followed by 'of + plural noun' to list the various components. More formal than alternatives such as 'mix' or 'collection'.
conglomerate — 形容詞
- conglomeratepositive
- more conglomeratecomparative
- most conglomeratesuperlative
1. formed by combining many different parts, materials, or sources into one mixed m
混合的
由多種不同成分構成的
formed by combining many different parts, materials, or sources into one mixed mass, with the different elements still recognisable
The museum exhibit presents a conglomerate picture of the city, blending colonial architecture with modern glass towers.
該博物館展覽呈現了這座城市的混合樣貌，融合了殖民時期建築與現代玻璃帷幕大樓。
Noa described the neighbourhood as a conglomerate community where immigrant traditions and local customs mix freely.
Noa 形容這個社區是一個混合社群，移民傳統與當地習俗自由交融。
collocation: conglomerate community / culture
The conglomerate population of the port city includes people from more than forty different countries.
這個港口的混合人口來自四十多個不同的國家。
The composer created a conglomerate sound by mixing classical orchestra with hip-hop beats.
這位作曲家將古典管弦樂與嘻哈節拍融合在一起，創造出一種混雜的聲響。
- homogeneous
made of parts of the same kind; uniform in composition
用法筆記
Less common than the noun senses. Mostly used in formal or academic writing to describe societies, cultures, or compositions made of clearly distinguishable parts.
conglomerate — 動詞
- conglomeratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- conglomerates3rd person singular
- conglomerating-ing form
- conglomeratedpast simple
1. to gather or collect many different items, elements, or groups into a single mas
聚集；合併
將多種元素集合成一個整體
to gather or collect many different items, elements, or groups into a single mass or whole; to accumulate into one body
Over several centuries, the small villages conglomerated into a busy market town.
經過幾個世紀，幾個小村莊逐漸聚集，形成一個熱鬧的市鎮。
intransitive: conglomerate + into
The company conglomerated five smaller brands under one management team to reduce costs.
該公司將五個較小的品牌合併到同一個管理團隊之下，以降低成本。
transitive: conglomerate + object + into
Dust and loose fibres conglomerate in the corners of the old warehouse if nobody sweeps.
如果沒有人打掃，灰塵和鬆散的纖維就會在老倉庫的角落裡聚集成團。
The three political parties conglomerated into one alliance before the election.
選舉前，三個政黨合併成了一個聯盟。
- accumulate
suggests gradual increase over time without necessarily forming a single unified mass
- amass
implies careful or determined gathering, often of wealth or resources
- consolidate
more common in business; emphasises making something stronger or more efficient by combining
- disperse
to break apart and spread in different directions
文法句型
conglomerate + object
conglomerate (intransitive) — often + into
用法筆記
Much rarer than the noun form. In business writing, 'merged' or 'consolidated' is far more common. When used, it is often in its past participle form ('conglomerated') as part of a noun phrase.