synthesise
/ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsīz How to pronounce synthesize (audio)/ (ame, mw)
synthesise — 動詞
- synthesisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- synthesises3rd person singular
- synthesising-ing form
- synthesisedpast simple
1. to create a chemical substance through natural reactions that happen inside a pl
合成
生物體內經化學反應製造物質
to create a chemical substance through natural reactions that happen inside a plant or animal
The human liver synthesises proteins that help the blood to clot.
人類的肝臟會合成幫助血液凝固的蛋白質。
synthesise + proteins
Certain plants can synthesise toxins to protect themselves from hungry insects.
某些植物能合成毒素來保護自己不被飢餓的昆蟲吃掉。
Dr. Okafor explained that the body synthesises vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin.
Okafor 博士解釋說，人體在陽光照射皮膚時會合成維生素 D。
Animals cannot synthesise all the amino acids they need to stay healthy.
動物無法合成維持健康所需的全部胺基酸。
These bacteria synthesise a bright green pigment that glows under ultraviolet light.
這些細菌會合成一種在紫外線下發光的亮綠色色素。
文法句型
synthesise + [substance]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a living organism or a specific organ. Object is a chemical substance such as a protein, vitamin, or hormone.
2. to bring different ideas, facts, or pieces of information together so they form
綜合；整合
將不同元素結合成一個整體
to bring different ideas, facts, or pieces of information together so they form one complete understanding or system
Minho synthesised ideas from three different research papers in his final essay.
Minho 在期末論文中綜合了三篇不同研究論文的觀點。
synthesise + ideas from [sources]
The report synthesises data from over forty hospitals across the country.
這份報告整合了全國四十多家醫院的數據。
Adina managed to synthesise the classical style with modern dance moves.
Adina 成功將古典風格與現代舞步融合在一起。
A good historian does not just list dates but synthesises many sources into one clear story.
優秀的歷史學家不只是列出日期，而是將許多資料綜合成一個清晰的故事。
The software synthesises voice recordings and written notes into a single transcript.
這款軟體將語音錄音和書面筆記整合成一份完整的逐字稿。
- integrate
emphasises blending separate parts so they work as a unified system
- consolidate
focuses on bringing things together for strength or efficiency
- combine
more general; does not imply the result is a coherent whole
- analyse
opposite process: breaking something into parts rather than combining parts into a whole
文法句型
synthesise + [elements] + into [whole]
synthesise + [elements] + from [sources]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (PRODUCE IN ORGANISMS): this sense is about combining ideas or information, not about chemical production inside living things. Common in academic and professional writing.