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compounding

UK //kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ//US //kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语compounen,来自古法语compondre,最终源自拉丁语componere(意为'放在一起')。

noun

❶ 指将不同物质混合在一起形成新物质的过程,常见于化学、制药等领域。也指利息的复利计算方式。

“The compounding of medicines requires precise measurements.”

(药品的配制需要精确的测量。)

“Interest compounding can significantly increase your savings over time.”

(利息复利会随着时间的推移显著增加你的储蓄。)

同义词:mixing, combining, accumulation

verb

❶ 指通过添加或混合使某物变得更复杂或更强烈,也指金融中的复利计算。

“The storm compounded the damage caused by the flood.”

(暴风雨加剧了洪水造成的损害。)

“He compounded his mistake by lying to his boss.”

(他向老板撒谎,使错误更加严重。)

同义词:intensifying, aggravating, multiplying

常见短语

compounding effect — 指多个因素相互作用导致结果被放大或加速的现象,常见于金融、科学等领域。

“The compounding effect of regular exercise and healthy diet leads to better health.”

(定期锻炼和健康饮食的复合效应会带来更好的健康状况。)