mix

mix — verb

1. to put different solids or liquids into the same container and stir them until t

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

to put different solids or liquids into the same container and stir them until they form a single combined material

例句

Takeshi mixed the flour with eggs and sugar to make a cake.

mix + noun + with + noun

Oil and water do not mix, no matter how hard you stir them.

intransitive: substances that do not mix

同義詞
  • blend

    suggests a smoother, more thorough combination; often used for foods and liquids

  • stir

    means to move a spoon or stick around in a substance, which may or may not fully mix it

  • combine

    more general and slightly more formal; does not suggest the physical action of stirring

反義詞
  • separate

    the opposite action of dividing mixed substances back into their parts

文法句型

mix + noun + with + noun

mix + noun + and + noun

mix + together

mix + in/into

用法筆記

This sense can be used transitively (you mix something) or intransitively (two things mix). The pattern 'mix A with B' is the most common way to name both substances.

常見錯誤

❌I mixed water and oil but they stayed separated.
✅I tried to mix water and oil, but they stayed separated.
💡Use 'tried to' when the substances resist mixing; the verb 'mix' by itself often implies success.
❌Can you mix me a coffee?
✅Can you make me a coffee?' or 'Can you stir my coffee?
💡'Mix' is for combining ingredients, not for preparing a drink from a single ingredient.

2. to handle several different tasks, interests, or characteristics all within one

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to handle several different tasks, interests, or characteristics all within one period

例句

Christopher likes to mix business with pleasure when he travels for work.

mix business with pleasure

The film mixes comedy and drama in a way that keeps the audience engaged.

mix + genre + and + genre

同義詞
  • combine

    more formal; usable in exactly the same abstract contexts

  • balance

    suggests giving equal or appropriate attention to each activity

反義詞
  • separate

    to keep different activities or qualities apart from each other

文法句型

mix + noun + and + noun

mix + noun + with + noun

用法筆記

Often used with abstract nouns that represent different areas of life (work/pleasure, study/family). The pattern 'mix A with B' is the most typical structure.

3. to talk and spend time with other people, especially in social situations where

3.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to talk and spend time with other people, especially in social situations where you do not know everyone well

例句

Shanti is shy and finds it difficult to mix with people she does not know.

mix with + people (social group)

Tuan mixed easily with the other guests at the wedding party.

mix easily / mix well (adverb pattern)

同義詞
  • socialize

    more formal; means the same but is used in more professional contexts

  • mingle

    suggests moving around a room talking to different people at an event

  • interact

    broader meaning that includes any kind of communication, not just social

反義詞
  • avoid

    to stay away from people rather than talking to them

文法句型

mix + with + people (group)

mix + well

用法筆記

Typically intransitive. When you 'mix' in this sense, you are being social, not just physically present. 'Mix well' is a common fixed phrase meaning someone is good at talking to new people.

常見錯誤

❌I mixed my classmates at the party.
✅I mixed with my classmates at the party.
💡The verb 'mix' in this sense needs the preposition 'with'; it cannot take a direct object.

4. to control and combine the different recorded sounds and voices in a piece of mu

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

to control and combine the different recorded sounds and voices in a piece of music to produce the final version that people hear

例句

Esme spent three days in the studio mixing the tracks for her new album.

mix + tracks / album (music production)

A sound engineer mixes the vocals, drums, and guitar together to create a balanced song.

同義詞
  • remix

    means to mix a song again to create a new version; often used in dance and electronic music

  • master

    a later step in production where the final mixed track is prepared for distribution

文法句型

mix + noun (track / recording / album)

mix + together (sounds / tracks)

用法筆記

This is a technical term in music production. It is different from the general sense (verb/1) because it specifically refers to adjusting volume levels, adding effects, and balancing sounds in a recording.

5. used especially in negative sentences to say that two different things work badl

5.動詞不及物B1
釋義

used especially in negative sentences to say that two different things work badly together or cause problems when they are combined

例句

Karim quickly learned that work and family life do not always mix well.

do not mix well (common negative pattern)

Some strong cleaning chemicals should never be mixed with bleach.

should never be mixed with (warning)

同義詞
  • go together

    informal; used for things that suit each other ('These colours go together well')

  • match

    focuses on visual or stylistic suitability more than functional compatibility

  • fit

    suggests a good combination in a broader range of contexts

反義詞
  • clash

    when things do not match or are in strong opposition ('Their personalities clashed')

文法句型

do/does not mix

don't mix

mix well with

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used in negative contexts (do not mix, cannot be mixed) or with 'well'. In the affirmative, speakers typically use different verbs such as 'work together' or 'go together'.

常見錯誤

❌Oil and water don't mix well together.
✅Oil and water do not mix.
💡'Mix' in this sense already implies combining; 'together' is redundant.

mix — noun