synthesis
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++syn·the·sis /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/ ●○○ noun (plural syntheses /-siːz/) 1 [countable, uncountable]TOGETHER something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things 综合物；综合体；综合 SYN combinationsynthesis of a synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophical ideas 东西方哲学思想的结合► see thesaurus at mixture2 [uncountable]TITOGETHER the act of making a chemical or biological substance 〔化学或生物学物质的〕合成synthesis of the synthesis of proteins 蛋白质的合成3 [uncountable]APMTC the production of sounds, speech, or music electronically 〔用电子方式对声音、语音或音乐的〕合成 speech synthesis software 语音合成软件
Examples from the Corpus
synthesis• In such situations there is reduced endogenous dermal synthesis of vitamin D precursors.• An interesting development is the direct synthesis of acetic anhydride, used to make cellulose acetate for photographic film base.• This slow process led in the direction of Hinduism, a vast eclectic synthesis to which we shall return shortly.• What you hear will incorporate high-fidelity sound, speech synthesis, and speech recognition.• Speech synthesis units are being incorporated into cars like the Maestro as part of the standard instrumentation.• In a human pharmaceutical factory the synthesis of a useful chemical needs a production line.• This book is the substance of his Lyell Lectures in 1983 but is the synthesis of thirty years' work.• The second dynamically equivalent mechanism is to introduce delays into the loop that correspond to synthesis and transport delays.synthesis of• a synthesis of scientific knowledge and religious faith• the synthesis of thyroid hormone in the body• The NOAA provides information about water quality problems through synthesis of existing information, techniques, and policies.Origin synthesis (1400-1500) Greek syntithenai “to put together”, from syn- ( → SYN-) + tithenai “to put”syn·the·sis nounChineseSyllable
been has different combining by Corpus something things, that made
synthesis
syn‧the‧sis /ˈsɪnθəsəs, ˈsɪnθɪsəs/
noun (plural syntheses /-siːz/)
SYN combination
synthesis of
a synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophical ideas
2. [uncountable] the act of making a chemical or biological substance
synthesis of
the synthesis of proteins
3. [uncountable] the production of sounds, speech, or music electronically:
speech synthesis software
▪ 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.
syn‧the‧sis /ˈsɪnθəsəs, ˈsɪnθɪsəs/
noun (plural syntheses /-siːz/) Date: 1400-1500
Language: Greek
Origin: syntithenai 'to put together', from syn- ( ⇨ syn-) + tithenai 'to put'
1. [uncountable and countable] something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things Language: Greek
Origin: syntithenai 'to put together', from syn- ( ⇨ syn-) + tithenai 'to put'
SYN combination
synthesis of
2. [uncountable] the act of making a chemical or biological substance
synthesis of
3. [uncountable] the production of sounds, speech, or music electronically:
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