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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++com·bi·na·tion /ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən $ ˌkɑːm-/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 1 [countable, uncountable]TOGETHER two or more different things that exist together or are used or put together 结合，联合；混合 → combinecombination of A combination of factors may be responsible for the increase in cancer. 各种因素的综合作用可能导致了癌症发病率的上升。 A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation. 处理这类情况需要策略，也需要威信。 Certain combinations of sounds are not possible in English. 在英语中，某些音是不可能组合的。in combination (with something) Some drugs which are safe when taken separately are lethal in combination. 某些药品在分开服用时是安全的，但在混合服用时则会致命。► see thesaurus at mixture2. [countable]NUMBER the series of numbers or letters you need to open a combination lock 〔密码锁的〕号码组合，字码组合3. winning combination SUCCESSFULa mixture of different people or things that work successfully together 成功的搭档；取胜的组合4 [uncountable] especially American EnglishTOGETHER used before a noun to mean that something has more than one purpose or uses more than one method 组合物；合并体 a combination nightclub and café 夜总会兼咖啡馆 new combination drug therapies 新的组合药物疗法Examples from the Corpus
combination• The new device is a combination copier, fax, image scanner, and document printer.• The sweater is made of a combination of natural and synthetic fibres.• His leadership style was to maintain power through a combination of force and cunning strategy.• Our problems were due to a combination of bad management and lack of experience.• A combination of fears leads to this unfortunate situation.• I'll have the shrimp and chicken combination, please.• He had tried every combination of the antibiotics we had on board, and was running out of tablets.• Most were attracted by her intoxicating combination of beauty, wit and charm, but others were cowed.• Their music is an odd combination of jazz and opera.• Banana, orange juice, and cream may seem an odd combination, but together they make a delicious drink.• They were a perfect combination - Anton as chef and Guy as restaurant manager.• The nationalization of local politics arose from a specific combination of economic, social and political processes which no longer applies.• This, as far as we know, is the first reported case of the combination of gold induced and infective colitis.• What's the matter? Can't you remember the combination?• This combination of your political beliefs and actions is the essence of the domain of political science called political behavior or micropolitics.• If all the team are playing well, then don't change a winning combination.in combination (with something)• This will provide information on neighbourhood characteristics from the 1981 Census to analyse in combination with the individual survey data.• A direct block in combinations may occur in the following way.• A buyer's occupation rights and fully paid share in the management company would be fully transferable, but only in combination.• This can be used either as a stand-alone facility or in combination with an overdraft and other loans.• The bright flavor of paprika, in combination with sour cream, is a perfect foil for the succulent meat of rabbit.• Temposil in combination with relapse prevention training is being studied.• Another clue is the tendency of chemicals to react together in combinations of exact numerical ratio.• These two words in combination and individually were also associated with other part numbers.From Longman Business Dictionarycombinationcom‧bi‧na‧tion /ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃənˌkɑːm-/ noun [uncountable] British English COMMERCE when two or more companies join together in a MERGER, takeover, or other financial arrangement affecting their ownership → compare integration → business combination → horizontal combination → vertical combinationcom·bi·na·tion nounChineseSyllable
things or two more different that exist Business Corpus together or
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com‧bi‧na‧tion S3 W2 /ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən, ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən $ ˌkɑːm-/
noun1. [uncountable and countable] two or more different things that exist together or are used or put together ⇨ combine
combination of
A combination of factors may be responsible for the increase in cancer.
A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.
Certain combinations of sounds are not possible in English.
in combination (with something)
Some drugs which are safe when taken separately are lethal in combination.
2. [countable] the series of numbers or letters you need to open a combination lock
3. winning combination a mixture of different people or things that work successfully together
4. [uncountable] especially American English used before a noun to mean that something has more than one purpose or uses more than one method:
a combination nightclub and café
new combination drug therapies
▪ mixture several different substances, ideas, qualities etc that have been put together, especially so that they form one thing: Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake for 50 minutes. | He looked at her with a mixture of admiration and curiosity.
▪combination two or more different things, substances etc that are used together or work together: Doctors use a combination of drugs to combat the disease. | The business failed due to a combination of bad management and a lack of experience.
▪blend a mixture of two or more things, qualities, or characteristics, especially ones that combine successfully or in a pleasant way: The England team is a good side, with a nice blend of experience and youthful energy. | The sauce uses a blend of different ingredients.
▪a cross between something and something a mixture of very different things – used when you are describing what something looks or sounds like: The building looked like a cross between a museum and a spaceship. | Her music sounds like a cross between the Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse.
▪hybrid /ˈhaɪbrəd, ˈhaɪbrɪd/ something that is produced by combining two or more things, especially using advanced scientific methods: Scientists are combining human and animal embryos to create genetic hybrids. | These industries use a hybrid of different technologies. | The plant is a hybrid of wheat and rye.
▪amalgam /əˈmælɡəm/ formal a mixture of different things, in which you can still recognize the original features: The record is an amalgam of hard rock, jazz, and blues.
▪synthesis formal something that has been made by combining different things, especially information or ideas: The essay should be a synthesis of the information from various sources.
com‧bi‧na‧tion S3 W2 /ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən, ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən $ ˌkɑːm-/
noun1. [uncountable and countable] two or more different things that exist together or are used or put together ⇨ combinecombination of
in combination (with something)
2. [countable] the series of numbers or letters you need to open a combination lock
3. winning combination a mixture of different people or things that work successfully together
4. [uncountable] especially American English used before a noun to mean that something has more than one purpose or uses more than one method:
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