| 单词 | What does compound mean |
| 释义 | compoundDefinitions 1. Compute a charge, fee, or increment on an amount to which another charge, fee, or increment has already been added. 2. Substance formed by a chemical reaction between two or more elements combined in a fixed proportion. Compounds are held together by covalent or ionic bonds and (unlike mixtures) cannot be separated by physical means into their constituents. 3. Settle a matter in exchange for money, such as in a composition. 4. Aggravate an offense by committing another offense or by bad behavior. See also compounding a crime. Use 'compound' in a SentenceWhen Joe was ejected from the baseball game, he compounded the situation by kicking dirt on the umpire as he walked by. The power of compound interest is such that, over many years, even a relatively modest investment may come to be worth millions of dollars. I use a compound of drugs to help me stay fit, happy and active in my life that I am leading with enthusiasm and a smile for all the world to see. |
| 随便看 |
|
英汉经管词典收录了27404条经济管理类英汉双解词条，基本涵盖了经济学、管理学、金融学、会计学、证券期货、商务活动等领域的常用英语单词及短语词组的翻译及用法，是学习及工作的有利工具。