| 单词 | combine |
| 释义 | combine combine verb, noun
■ verb //
1 [+ obj or no obj] to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one; to come together to form a single thing or group: plans to combine the two firms The three oil companies combined forces (= joined together)to form LevelSeas. Bad planning, combined with bad luck, led to the company's collapse.
2 [+ obj] to have two or more different features or characteristics; to put two or more different things, features or qualities together: The device combines a computer and mobile phone. We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. The new PC combines a very small CPU with a slim flat display screen.
combined adjective [only before noun]: The companies had combined sales of £30 million last year. The combined company will be one of Europe's largest technology groups. The loans are worth a combined $2 billion. We are suffering the combined effects of high labour costs and low demand.
■ noun /; AmE / [C]
a group of people or organizations acting together in business: He heads a combine that covers both the traditional media and the Internet world. |
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