combo
combo — 名詞
1. a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues
小樂團
演奏舞曲或爵士樂的小型樂團
a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues playing dance tunes or jazz pieces
The jazz combo played three sets at the club on Friday night.
這個爵士小樂團週五晚在俱樂部表演了三組曲目。
collocation: jazz combo / play sets
A small combo from New Orleans performed at the street festival.
一個來自紐奧良的小樂團在街頭節慶上演出。
The hotel hired a combo to play during dinner service.
飯店僱了一個小樂團在晚餐時段演奏。
After practice, the combo stayed late to work on their new song.
練習結束後，這個小樂團留下來練習新歌。
My uncle plays piano in a combo that performs at local weddings.
我叔叔在一個小樂團裡彈鋼琴，他們常在當地婚禮表演。
文法句型
combo + singular/plural verb
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'big band' or 'orchestra' to emphasise the small size. Frequently takes a plural verb in British English (the combo are playing).
常見錯誤
2. two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a
組合
多種事物的混合體
two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a meal with several items or a ticket with multiple activities
The cafe serves a combo of coffee, juice, and a muffin.
這家咖啡店提供咖啡、果汁和馬芬的組合餐。
combo of + plural nouns
For lunch, Diego ordered the pasta-and-salad combo from the menu.
午餐時，Diego 從菜單上點了義大利麵加沙拉的組合餐。
The new phone is a combo of a camera and a music player.
這支新手機結合了相機和音樂播放器。
Beatriz wore a colorful combo of a yellow top and blue pants.
Beatriz 穿了一件黃色上衣配藍色褲子的鮮豔組合。
The gym offers a combo ticket that includes yoga and swimming.
這間健身房提供包含瑜伽和游泳的組合票。
- combination
the standard full form; combo is its informal short version
- set
focuses on items grouped together, often pre-packaged
- bundle
emphasises a good deal or discount on the grouped items
- blend
suggests things that are mixed together more seamlessly
文法句型
a combo of + plural noun
用法筆記
Common in advertising and menus (combo meal, combo deal). Often used as a modifier before a noun (combo ticket, combo offer).