com‧bine 1 S3 W2 / kəmbaɪn / 动词

1 [不及物和及物动词] if you combine two or more different things, or if they combine, they begin to exist or work together → combination

combine something with something

Augustine was later to combine elements of this philosophy with the teachings of Christianity.

Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.

combine to do something

A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation.

Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to combine honesty and diplomacy in her answer.

combined effect/effects (= the result of two or more different things used or mixed together )

The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.

2 [及物动词] to have two or more different features or qualities at the same time → combination

combine something with/and something

Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.

3 [不及物和及物动词] if two or more different substances combine, or if you combine them, they mix or join together to produce a new single substance → combination

combine to do something

Different amino acids combine to form proteins.

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.

combine something with something

Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.

4 [及物动词] to do two different activities at the same time

combine something with something

Many people enjoy combining a holiday with learning a new skill.

combine something and something

the problems facing women who wish to combine a career and family

combine business with pleasure (= work and enjoy yourself at the same time )

5 [不及物和及物动词] if two or more groups, organizations etc combine, or if you combine them, they join or work together in order to do something

combine to do something

Ten British and French companies combined to form the Channel Tunnel Group.

University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (= working together ) to investigate the disease.