mingle

mingle — verb

1. when separate things come together and join while each keeps its own character —

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

when separate things come together and join while each keeps its own character — like two different smells that mix in a kitchen, or emotions that rise together in one person.

例句

The aroma of grilled fish mingled with the scent of lemons in the open kitchen.

intransitive pattern: [thing] mingled with [thing]

Asher mingled a few drops of lavender oil with warm water before his bath.

transitive pattern: mingle [A] with [B]

同義詞
  • mix

    more general; can mean thorough blending where the original parts are no longer separate

  • blend

    suggests smooth, harmonious combination, often of similar things

  • combine

    neutral and broad; joining two or more things into one

  • intermingle

    more formal; same meaning as mingle but less common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • separate

    to keep things apart from each other

  • divide

    to split a group into smaller parts

文法句型

mingle + noun + with + noun

mingle with + noun

用法筆記

Can be used transitively (mingle A with B) or intransitively (A mingles with B). The intransitive pattern is more common. Typical subjects include smells, sounds, colours, flavours, and emotions — things that blend gradually without losing their individual qualities.

常見錯誤

❌I mingled the cake batter for ten minutes.
✅I mixed the cake batter for ten minutes.
💡'mingle' implies combination without loss of identity, not thorough blending like batter.

2. at a party or similar event, to go from person to person and chat briefly with e

2.動詞不及物B1
釋義

at a party or similar event, to go from person to person and chat briefly with each one.

例句

Élise is not comfortable mingling at large business dinners where she knows no one.

negative pattern: not comfortable mingling at [event]

Walid spent the first hour mingling with colleagues he had never met before.

pattern: spend time mingling with [people]

同義詞
  • socialize

    more general; covers all types of social interaction, not just moving between people

  • circulate

    emphasises moving around the room rather than talking in depth

  • network

    purposeful mingling with a professional or career goal

  • mix

    informal; same meaning as mingle in the social context

反義詞
  • avoid

    to stay away from people at an event

  • withdraw

    to remove yourself from social interaction

文法句型

mingle with + noun (people)

mingle at + noun (event)

用法筆記

Always intransitive: the person is the subject and is followed by 'with' + people or 'at' + event. You mingle with people, not 'mingle people'. Frequently used at parties, conferences, weddings, and networking events. Often appears in the continuous form (mingling).

常見錯誤

❌I mingled my coworkers at the party.
✅I mingled with my coworkers at the party.
💡'mingle' is intransitive in this sense; you always need 'with' before the people.