
compounds
词源
源自中古英语 'compounen',来自古法语 'compondre',意为“组合”,最终源自拉丁语 'componere'(com- “一起” + ponere “放置”)。
noun
❶ 由两种或多种元素或物质混合或结合而成的物质,通常具有新的特性。
“Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.”
(水是由氢和氧组成的化合物。)
“Scientists discovered a new chemical compound in the lab.”
(科学家在实验室中发现了一种新的化合物。)
❶ 有围墙或围栏围起来的区域,通常用于居住或工作。
“The embassy is located in a secure compound.”
(大使馆位于一个安全的围墙区域内。)
“The military compound was heavily guarded.”
(军事基地戒备森严。)
verb
❶ 将两种或多种物质混合或结合,形成新的物质或增加复杂性。
“The chemist compounded the ingredients to create a new formula.”
(化学家将这些成分混合以创造一种新配方。)
“The problem was compounded by poor communication.”
(由于沟通不畅,问题变得更加复杂。)
常见短语
compound interest — 复利,指利息在计算时不仅基于本金,还包括之前累积的利息。
“Compound interest can significantly increase your savings over time.”
(复利可以随着时间的推移显著增加你的储蓄。)
compound fracture — 复合骨折,指骨头断裂并刺穿皮肤的严重骨折。
“He suffered a compound fracture in the accident and needed surgery.”
(他在事故中遭受了复合骨折,需要手术。)