mixtures
mixtures — 名詞
- mixturessingular
- mixturesesplural
1. A substance created by putting together two or more different things, where each
混合物
不同物質混合而成的產物
A substance created by putting together two or more different things, where each ingredient keeps its own qualities — like flour and eggs to make cake batter, or sand and cement to create concrete.
Tara poured the cake mixture into two greased tins and baked them for thirty minutes.
Tara 把蛋糕混合物倒入兩個抹過油的烤模中，烤了三十分鐘。
collocation: cake mixture / pour mixture into tin
The trail mix that Diego brought to school was a mixture of peanuts, raisins, and dark chocolate chips.
Diego 帶到學校的綜合堅果是花生、葡萄乾和黑巧克力碎片的混合物。
collocation: trail mix / a mixture of [ingredients]
Air is not a single gas but a natural mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and several other gases.
空氣不是單一氣體，而是氧氣、氮氣和其他幾種氣體的天然混合物。
A strange mixture of modern skyscrapers and old temples gives Kuala Lumpur its unique character.
現代摩天大樓與古老寺廟的奇特混合物，賦予了吉隆坡獨特的風貌。
Sofie combined flour, eggs, and milk into a smooth mixture before adding the vanilla extract.
Sofie 將麵粉、雞蛋和牛奶攪拌成均勻的混合物，然後加入香草精。
- blend
suggests a smoother, more uniform combination, often used for food or drinks
- combination
more general term; does not imply physical mixing, just things put together
- compound
implies chemical bonding rather than loose mixing — not interchangeable with 'mixture' in science contexts
- fusion
suggests a seamless merging of styles, cultures, or musical genres
- separate
things kept apart rather than combined
- pure substance
a material made of only one kind of particle, not a mixture
用法筆記
Frequently used in cooking, chemistry, and descriptions of places or populations. The preposition 'of' introduces the elements being combined.
常見錯誤
2. The action or process of combining different substances or elements together, ra
混合
混合的過程或行為
The action or process of combining different substances or elements together, rather than the resulting substance itself.
The slow mixture of oil and vinegar in the dressing requires steady whisking for at least a minute.
油和醋在醬汁中的緩慢混合，需要持續攪拌至少一分鐘。
grammar pattern: the [adj] mixture of [A] and [B] for process reading
Abigail achieved the perfect colour through a careful mixture of blue and yellow paint.
Abigail 透過仔細混合藍色和黃色顏料，達到了完美的色調。
Emre watched the gradual mixture of red dye into the clear water with fascination.
Emre 著迷地看著紅色染料逐漸混合到清水中。
The mixture of classical Indian instruments with electronic beats created a fresh new sound.
古典印度樂器與現代電子節拍的混合，創造出一種全新的聲音。
Sumin learned that the proper mixture of chemicals in the lab must follow strict safety rules.
Sumin 學到，實驗室中化學藥品的適當混合必須遵守嚴格的安全規範。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (COMBINATION OF SUBSTANCES): this sense describes the act of mixing, not the resulting substance. A test is whether you can replace 'mixture' with 'mixing' — if the sentence works, the process sense is intended.
常見錯誤
3. A liquid medicine that contains solid particles which can settle at the bottom,
藥水
使用前須搖晃的液體藥品
A liquid medicine that contains solid particles which can settle at the bottom, so you must shake the bottle before you take a dose.
Mayumi shook the brown bottle of cough mixture before pouring a spoonful for her son.
Mayumi 搖晃那瓶棕色咳嗽藥水後，才倒出一匙給她兒子。
collocation: cough mixture / shake bottle before use
The doctor prescribed a pink mixture for Daniel's stomach infection and told him to take it after meals.
醫生給 Daniel 開了一種粉紅色的藥水治療胃部感染，並囑咐他飯後服用。
Jin kept a bottle of the mixture in his medicine cabinet in case his allergies flared up again.
Jin 在藥櫃裡常備一瓶藥水，以備過敏發作時使用。
Sivan read the instructions carefully and shook the mixture for ten seconds before drinking it.
Sivan 仔細閱讀說明，將藥水搖晃十秒鐘後才喝下。
- cough syrup
more common in American English; 'cough mixture' is more common in British English
- medicine
a broader term; not all medicines are mixtures
- suspension
the technical pharmaceutical term for a liquid with undissolved particles
用法筆記
This sense is specific to liquid pharmaceuticals sold in bottles that require shaking before each use. Common in the phrase 'cough mixture'. Not used for tablets, capsules, or creams.