新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

compound

英  [ˈkɒmpaʊnd]
    

[ADJ, NOUN, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1复合的

    Compound is used to indicate that something consists of two or more parts or things.

    近义词

    composite

    双语例句

    例:

    the big compound eyes of dragonflies.

    蜻蜓的大复眼。

    2合成的(词)

    In grammar, a compound noun, adjective, or verb is one that is made up of two or more words, for example 'fire engine', 'bottle-green', and 'firelight'.

    NOUN. 名词
  • compounds

    1[C 可数名词] 作特定用途的围地

    A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.

    近义词

    enclosure

    双语例句

    例:

    They took refuge in the embassy compound.

    他们在大使馆围区内避难。

    例:

    a military compound.

    一个军事管辖区。

    2[C 可数名词] 化合物

    In chemistry, a compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements.

    双语例句

    例:

    Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.

    有机化合物的分子里含碳。

    3[C 可数名词] 混合物

    If something is a compound of different things, it consists of those things.

    近义词

    mixture

    双语例句

    例:

    Honey is basically a compound of water, two types of sugar, vitamins and enzymes.

    蜂蜜主要是水、两种糖、维生素和酶的混合物。

    VERB. 动词
  • compounds , compounding , compounded

    1[T 及物动词] 加剧

    To compound a problem, difficulty, or mistake means to make it worse by adding to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Additional loss of life will only compound the tragedy.

    更多的死亡只会加重这一悲剧。

    例:

    The problem is compounded by the medical system here.

    这个问题被这里的医疗体制弄得更糟。

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