[] to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one; to come together to form a single thing or group (使)联合,结合,混合◆plans to combine the two firms 联合两家公司的计划◆The three oil companies combined forces(= joined together)to form LevelSeas. 三家石油公司联合组建了 LevelSeas 公司。
[] to have two or more different features or characteristics; to put two or more different things, features or qualities together 兼有;同时具有◆The device combines a computer and mobile phone. 这种设备同时具备计算机和手机的功能。◆We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. 我们仍在寻找具有所有必备才能的人选。
▸comˈbined
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[] ◆The companies had combined sales of £30 million last year. 这些公司去年的销售额合计是 3 000 万英镑。