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compounds

UK //ˈkɒmpaʊndz//US //ˈkɑːmpaʊndz//

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。)

同义词:mixture, blend, combination, complex, amalgam

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。)

同义词:mix, combine, blend, merge, fuse

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。)