synthesis
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsin(t)-thə-səs/ (ame, mw)
synthesis — 名詞
- synthesissingular
- synthesesplural
1. the process of creating a chemical compound by joining together simpler substanc
合成
將簡單物質化學結合為化合物
the process of creating a chemical compound by joining together simpler substances in a controlled reaction
The laboratory achieved a successful synthesis of the new drug from basic organic compounds.
該實驗室成功從基本有機化合物合成出一種新藥物。
synthesis of [substance] from [materials]
Photosynthesis in plant leaves is the natural synthesis of sugars from carbon dioxide and water.
植物葉片的光合作用是將二氧化碳和水自然合成醣類的過程。
natural synthesis → biological context
Karim's research team developed a faster method for the synthesis of biodegradable plastics.
Karim 的研究團隊開發出一種更快速的生物可分解塑膠合成方法。
The industrial synthesis of ammonia requires extremely high pressure and temperature.
氨的工業合成需要極高的壓力與溫度。
- combination
more general; does not imply a chemical reaction
- formation
focuses on the resulting compound rather than the combining action
- decomposition
the breaking down of a compound into simpler parts, the opposite chemical process
- breakdown
informal term for decomposition, often used in biology (e.g. protein breakdown)
文法句型
synthesis of [substance] from [materials]
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'of' to name the produced substance. Frequently modified by adjectives that specify the method: 'chemical synthesis', 'organic synthesis', 'industrial synthesis'.
常見錯誤
2. a new whole that is formed by bringing together separate ideas, styles, or eleme
融合；綜合
將不同元素結合成新整體
a new whole that is formed by bringing together separate ideas, styles, or elements so that they combine into something fresh and unified
Her music is a synthesis of classical piano traditions and modern electronic beats.
她的音樂是古典鋼琴傳統與現代電子節拍的融合。
a synthesis of [X] and [Y] — combining two distinct traditions
The architect achieved a striking synthesis between traditional Japanese design and concrete minimalism.
這位建築師在傳統日式設計與混凝土極簡主義之間達成了驚人的融合。
synthesis between [X] and [Y]
Felix argued that good software design requires a synthesis of usability, speed, and security.
Felix 認為良好的軟體設計需要兼顧易用性、速度與安全性。
The report offers a useful synthesis of findings from over fifty studies on school reform.
這份報告將五十多項關於學校改革的研究發現做了有用的綜合整理。
- integration
suggests the parts work together smoothly; less focus on transformation into something new
- fusion
stronger implication that the original elements blend almost indistinguishably; common in music and cuisine
- blend
more informal; can imply a simple mixture rather than a thoughtful combination
- amalgamation
formal; suggests a union of multiple parts into one structure
- analysis
the breaking apart of a whole into its components for examination; the opposite intellectual process
- separation
keeping things apart rather than bringing them together
- fragmentation
a state where parts remain disconnected rather than forming a whole
文法句型
a synthesis of [different things]
synthesis between [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (chemical), this sense is always about combining non-material things — ideas, styles, traditions, research findings. Frequently used in academic writing to describe a literature review or theoretical framework.