blend
v
1 [Tn] mix (different types of sth) in order to get a certain quality 混合; 攙和
blended whisky/tea/coffee/tobacco 混合的威士忌[茶葉/咖啡/煙草].
2
(a) [I, Ipr, Ip]
~ (with sth)/~ (together) form a mixture; mix 成為混合物; 混合
Oil does not blend with water. 油不溶於水.
Oil and water do not blend. 油與水不能混合.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ A with B/~ A and B (together) mix one thing with another; mix things together 將此物與彼物混合; 把東西攙雜在一起
Blend the eggs with the milk. 把蛋攙到奶里.
Blend the eggs and milk (together). 把蛋和奶攙到一起.
3
(a) [I, Ipr, Ip]
~ (with sth)/~ (together) combine with sth in a harmonious way; look or sound good together 調和; 協調; 融合
Those cottages blend perfectly with the landscape. 那些農舍與周圍的風景完全融為一體了.
Their voices blend (together) well. 他們的聲音很和諧.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (into sth) (esp of colours) shade gradually into each other (尤指顏色)逐漸融合在一起
The sea and the sky seemed to blend into each another. 大海和藍天似乎連成了一片.
4 (phr v) blend in (with sth) mix harmoniously (with sth) (與某物)十分協調:The new office block doesn't blend in with its surroundings.新的辦公大樓與周圍的環境很不協調. blend sth in (in cooking) add another ingredient to sth and mix the two (烹飪時)在某物中加入其他成分使之混合
Melt the butter and then blend in the flour. 先把黃油融化, 然後加入面粉. blend, n
1 mixture of different sorts 不同種類的混合物
Which blend of coffee would you like? 你要哪一種混合咖啡?
(fig 比喻) His manner is a blend of charm and politeness. 他的舉止既充滿魅力, 又彬彬有禮.
2 = portmanteau word (portmanteau).