fusion
fusion — 名詞
1. the act or process of bringing two or more separate things together into a singl
融合；整合
不同事物結合成一體
the act or process of bringing two or more separate things together into a single complete entity
The fusion of Liang's design team with Adaeze's engineering group produced a breakthrough smartphone.
Liang 的設計團隊與 Adaeze 的工程小組融合後，共同開發出一款突破性的智慧型手機。
fusion of + noun + with + noun
The company was created by the fusion of three smaller firms in South Korea.
這家公司是由南韓三家小公司合併而成的。
passive verb + by the fusion of
Putri's cooking style is a fusion of Indonesian and Dutch flavours from her family history.
Putri 的烹調風格融合了印尼和荷蘭的風味，源自她的家族背景。
The museum exhibition shows a fusion of video art and live theatre performance.
這個博物館展覽結合了錄像藝術與現場戲劇表演。
- a fusion of cultures
- a fusion of styles
- cultural fusion
- fusion of ideas
- combination
the most general term; fusion suggests a more thorough blending into a single entity
- blend
emphasises smooth mixing of elements, especially in cooking or design
- merger
specifically used for companies or organisations combining legally
- union
suggests elements coming together while keeping some separate identity
- separation
the act of keeping things apart rather than combining them
文法句型
the fusion of X and Y
a fusion of X and Y
用法筆記
Often paired with 'of' to connect the elements being combined: 'the fusion of A and B.' One of the elements may also follow 'with': 'fusion of A with B.'
常見錯誤
2. the process in which the central cores of atoms merge to create a heavier atomic
核融合
原子核結合釋放能量的過程
the process in which the central cores of atoms merge to create a heavier atomic centre, releasing an enormous amount of energy
Nuclear fusion powers the sun and every other star in the universe.
核融合為太陽和宇宙中所有恆星提供能量。
nuclear fusion + powers + celestial body
Scientists at the research lab achieved sustained nuclear fusion for five seconds.
該研究實驗室的科學家成功將核融合維持了五秒鐘。
sustained nuclear fusion
Unlike fission, nuclear fusion produces very little radioactive waste.
與核分裂不同，核融合產生的放射性廢棄物非常少。
The experimental fusion reactor in southern France is expected to begin tests next year.
位於法國南部的實驗性核融合反應爐預計明年開始運轉。
- nuclear fusion
- fusion reactor
- fusion energy
- cold fusion
- thermonuclear fusion
- nuclear fission
the opposite process — splitting a heavy nucleus into lighter ones
文法句型
nuclear fusion
fusion reaction
fusion energy
用法筆記
Nuclear fusion is the opposite of nuclear fission. Fission splits heavy nuclei apart; fusion joins light nuclei together. The term 'fusion' alone, without 'nuclear,' usually refers to sense 1 in everyday contexts.
常見錯誤
3. a style of music created by blending two or more different musical traditions, m
融合樂風
混合不同音樂風格的類型
a style of music created by blending two or more different musical traditions, most often jazz with rock
The quartet plays a fusion of traditional Irish folk music and modern jazz.
這個四重奏樂團演奏的是愛爾蘭傳統民謠與現代爵士樂的融合。
fusion of X and Y
Hugo's debut album blends Latin fusion with Afrobeat rhythms and electronic production.
Hugo 的首張專輯融合了拉丁融合樂風、Afrobeat 節奏與電子音樂。
The festival featured fusion bands from eight different countries.
這場音樂節邀請了來自八個不同國家的融合樂團。
fusion as adjective before noun
Jazz-rock fusion became very popular in the 1970s with musicians like Miles Davis.
爵士搖滾融合樂風在 1970 年代隨著 Miles Davis 等音樂家而大受歡迎。
- jazz-rock fusion
- Latin fusion
- fusion band
- fusion album
文法句型
fusion of X and Y
X fusion
用法筆記
In music contexts, 'fusion' often appears as part of a compound label: 'jazz-rock fusion,' 'Latin fusion,' 'world fusion.' The term originally referred specifically to jazz-rock in the 1970s but now covers any blended genre.
常見錯誤
4. a style of cooking that brings together ingredients, techniques, or flavours fro
料理融合
混合不同菜系的烹調方式
a style of cooking that brings together ingredients, techniques, or flavours from two or more different culinary traditions
The new restaurant specialises in Asian-Latin fusion cuisine.
這家新餐廳專攻亞洲與拉丁美洲的融合料理。
fusion cuisine as compound noun
Chef Gabriela creates fusion dishes that combine Japanese techniques with Brazilian ingredients.
主廚 Gabriela 創作的融合菜餚結合了日本料理手法與巴西食材。
Eitan's menu offers a fusion of Mediterranean spices and Scandinavian cooking methods.
Eitan 的菜單融合了地中海香料與北歐烹調方式。
a fusion of + cuisine + and + cuisine
Fusion cooking has become popular in cities with large immigrant communities.
在移民眾多的城市，融合料理已經變得相當流行。
- fusion cuisine
- fusion dishes
- fusion restaurant
- Asian fusion
- fusion cooking
文法句型
fusion cuisine
a fusion of X and Y
用法筆記
Often used as an adjective before nouns ('fusion cuisine,' 'fusion dishes,' 'fusion restaurant'). Unlike sense 3 (music), the culinary sense rarely stands alone — the word 'cuisine' or 'cooking' is usually added for clarity.
常見錯誤
5. a medical operation that permanently joins two or more bones together so that th
骨融合
將骨骼結合固定的手術
a medical operation that permanently joins two or more bones together so that they heal into a single solid piece, most often performed on the spine
Rodrigo underwent spinal fusion after years of chronic back pain.
Rodrigo 在長期受背痛困擾後接受了脊椎融合手術。
spinal fusion — most common medical type
Kabir's father needed fusion surgery on his wrist after the car accident crushed the joint.
Kabir 的父親在車禍撞碎手腕關節後，需要接受手腕融合手術。
The surgeon said ankle joint fusion would stop the pain, though it limits movement.
醫生說腳踝關節融合術可以消除疼痛，不過會影響活動能力。
fusion of + body part + joint
Recovery from a lumbar fusion typically takes between three and six months.
腰椎融合手術的恢復期通常需要三到六個月。
lumbar fusion — location-specific term
- spinal fusion
- fusion surgery
- lumbar fusion
- joint fusion
- bone fusion
- arthrodesis
the formal medical term for surgical joint fusion; very technical, rarely used outside clinical contexts
文法句型
X fusion
fusion surgery
用法筆記
Commonly paired with the body part: 'spinal fusion,' 'hip fusion,' 'knee fusion.' The verb form 'fuse' is also used medically: 'The surgeon fused three vertebrae.'