blend /blɛnd/ CET4 TEM4 ( blending, blended, blends )

• 1. 

  V-RECIP If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance. 混合

  例：

  Blend the butter with the sugar and beat until light and creamy.

  把黄油和糖混合起来，快速搅拌成松软的糊状。

  例：

  Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.

  把这些配料调成均匀的糊状。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant. 调配; 美妙的结合

  例：

  The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities.

  这些公共场所表现出对传统魅力与现代设施的巧妙结合。

  例：

  ...a blend of wine and sparkling water.

  …葡萄酒与汽水的调配。

• 3. 

  V-RECIP When colours, sounds, or styles blend, they come together or are combined in a pleasing way. (色彩、声音或风格) 交融

  例：

  You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together.

  你可以把这些墙和天花板漆成相同的颜色，这样它们就浑然一体。

• 4. 

  V-T If you blend ideas, policies, or styles, you use them together in order to achieve something. 融合 (不同的思想、政策或风格)

  例：

  His vision is to blend Christianity with "the wisdom of all world religions."

  他的梦想是把世界上各种宗教的智慧融入到基督教。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT a word formed by joining together the beginning and the end of two other words (用另外两个词的首尾连接而成的)混合词; “早午餐”是“早餐”与“午餐”的混合词。

  例：

  "Brunch" is a blend of "breakfast" and "lunch".