compound
compound — 名詞
1. a material created when atoms from several different chemical elements bond toge
化合物
兩種以上元素化合形成的物質
a material created when atoms from several different chemical elements bond together in a fixed ratio by weight
Caio's science class studied how sodium and chlorine join to form the compound known as table salt.
Caio 的自然課學習了鈉和氯如何結合成為食鹽這種化合物。
collocation: form a compound
Water is a simple compound made of two hydrogen atoms linked to one oxygen atom.
水是一種簡單的化合物，由兩個氫原子和一個氧原子組成。
The lab technician warned everyone not to mix those two compounds without wearing safety goggles.
實驗室技術員警告大家，混合那兩種化合物時必須戴上護目鏡。
Eshe identified the unknown compound by checking its melting point in the lab.
Eshe 透過檢查熔點來確認實驗室裡那個不明化合物的成分。
- element
a pure substance made of only one type of atom, not chemically combined
用法筆記
Common in chemistry contexts. Often used with the verb 'form': 'Sodium and chlorine form a compound.'
常見錯誤
2. something created by combining several separate elements, such as ingredients, q
混合物
由不同成分組成的東西
something created by combining several separate elements, such as ingredients, qualities, or components
The sauce is a delicious compound of tomatoes, fresh herbs, and olive oil.
這種醬汁是番茄、新鮮香草和橄欖油的美味組合。
compound of [ingredient 1] + [ingredient 2] + [ingredient 3]
Hoa's breathing problems were caused by a compound of dust, smoke, and pollen in the air.
Hoa 的呼吸問題是因為空氣中含有灰塵、煙霧和花粉等混合物所致。
The new flooring material is a compound of recycled plastic and natural wood fibres.
這種新地板材料是回收塑料和天然木纖維的複合物。
Crime in that region was a compound of poverty, unemployment, and poor education.
該地區的犯罪問題是貧窮、失業和教育不足共同造成的。
The team's success was a compound of hard work, talent, and good timing.
這個團隊的成功來自努力、天賦和良好時機的結合。
- combination
more general; does not imply the parts blend into a single thing
- mixture
parts are physically combined but not chemically bonded
- blend
suggests the parts are smoothly mixed, often of liquids or flavours
- composite
emphasises that the parts remain separately identifiable
常見錯誤
3. a term formed by joining several existing words together, which can be written a
複合詞
兩個以上詞組成的詞語
a term formed by joining several existing words together, which can be written as a single unit, separate items, or linked by hyphens
Kian learned that 'mother-in-law' is a hyphenated compound in English grammar.
Kian 學到 mother-in-law 在英文文法中是一個帶連字號的複合詞。
hyphenated compound
The word 'bus stop' is a compound noun written as two separate words.
bus stop 這個詞是由兩個分開的單字組成的複合名詞。
German is known for its long compound words such as 'Fernsehgerät'.
德語以冗長的複合詞聞名，例如 Fernsehgerät。
The compound 'greenhouse' has a meaning that differs from 'green' plus 'house'.
複合詞 greenhouse 的意思跟 green 加上 house 並不相同。
English learners often struggle to know whether a compound should be written as one word or two.
學英文的人常常搞不清楚複合詞應該連寫還是分開寫。
- portmanteau
blends parts of two words, like 'brunch' from 'breakfast' + 'lunch'; narrower than compound
- derivative
formed by adding prefixes or suffixes, not by joining whole words
用法筆記
The spelling of compound words varies: closed (bedroom), open (bus stop), or hyphenated (mother-in-law). Learner dictionaries mark this in each entry.
常見錯誤
4. a walled or fenced piece of land containing several buildings, often forming a s
圍場；大院
有圍牆或圍欄的建築群區域
a walled or fenced piece of land containing several buildings, often forming a single secure site
The embassy compound was surrounded by tall concrete walls and security cameras.
大使館園區周圍環繞著高聳的混凝土圍牆和監視器。
embassy compound with security walls
The Watanabe family lived inside a large compound with several smaller houses and a garden.
渡邊一家人住在一個大型院落裡，裡面有幾棟小屋和一座花園。
Journalists waited outside the military compound for news of the peace talks.
記者在軍營外等候和平談判的消息。
Gita's boarding school was in a compound shared with a hospital and a library.
Gita 的寄宿學校和一家醫院及一座圖書館共用一個園區。
The temple compound includes three prayer halls and a bell tower.
寺廟建築群內包含三間大殿和一座鐘樓。
用法筆記
Often used for embassies, military bases, prisons, temples, schools, or family estates. Suggests some level of security or separation from the outside.
常見錯誤
compound — 動詞
1. to cause an existing difficulty or negative situation to become more serious or
加劇；惡化
使問題或困境變得更嚴重
to cause an existing difficulty or negative situation to become more serious or severe
The drought was compounded by several months of record-high temperatures.
連續數月的高溫使乾旱問題更加嚴重。
passive: be compounded by [cause]
Christopher's late arrival compounded the tension that had already built up in the meeting room.
Christopher 的遲到加劇了會議室裡早已存在的緊張氣氛。
Jude's broken ankle compounded his team's difficulty in winning the championship match.
Jude 腳踝骨折，讓他的隊伍更難贏得冠軍賽。
Poor road conditions compounded the challenge of delivering food supplies to the mountain village.
惡劣的路況使運送補給品到山村的挑戰更加艱鉅。
The company's financial troubles were compounded when the factory flooded last winter.
去年冬天工廠淹水，使公司的財務困境雪上加霜。
- aggravate
more formal; suggests making something bad even worse
- exacerbate
formal; often used in medical or political contexts
- intensify
broader; can apply to both positive and negative situations
文法句型
be compounded by + noun phrase
compound + noun phrase (a problem / a situation / difficulty)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice: 'X is compounded by Y.' The subject is typically an already-negative situation. The object that compounds it is usually another problem or event.
常見錯誤
2. to mix or combine two or more substances, ingredients, or elements to create som
混合；調配
將多種物質混在一起製成新東西
to mix or combine two or more substances, ingredients, or elements to create something new
The chemist carefully compounded the two liquids in a clean glass beaker.
化學師仔細將兩種液體混合在乾淨的玻璃燒杯中。
compound [substance 1] + [substance 2] in [container]
Pharmacists are trained to compound medicines by weighing and mixing precise amounts of ingredients.
藥劑師受過訓練，能精確秤量和混合藥品成分來調製藥物。
Gabriel compounded a special healing cream using beeswax, coconut oil, and herbal extracts.
Gabriel 用蜂蠟、椰子油和草藥萃取物調製了一種特殊乳霜。
The artist's paint is compounded from natural pigments and linseed oil.
這種畫家用的顏料是用天然顏料和亞麻籽油混合製成的。
- separate
to take apart what was combined
文法句型
compound + noun phrase (ingredients / substances)
用法筆記
More formal than 'mix' or 'combine'. Often used in professional settings (pharmacy, chemistry, manufacturing). Not common in everyday speech.
compound — 形容詞
1. formed by joining several distinct pieces or elements into a single whole
複合；組合
由多個部分組成的
formed by joining several distinct pieces or elements into a single whole
The bridge uses a compound structure of steel beams reinforced with concrete.
這座橋採用鋼樑加上混凝土加固的複合結構。
compound structure: steel + concrete
A compound sentence joins two complete ideas using a connecting word like 'and' or 'but'.
複合句是兩個完整想法用 and 或 but 這類連接詞串聯而成的句子。
The fly's compound eye is made of thousands of tiny six-sided lenses.
蒼蠅的複眼由數千個微小的六邊形晶體組成。
Amelia bought a sofa with a compound surface made of leather and fabric.
Amelia 買了一張沙發，表面是皮革和布料的複合材質。
The engine uses a compound system that combines electric power with a petrol motor.
這台引擎採用複合系統，結合了電力和汽油動力。
- simple
made of a single part or element
常見錯誤
2. describing a method of earning interest on savings or paying interest on a loan,
複利的
利息同時計算本金與已生利息的
describing a method of earning interest on savings or paying interest on a loan, where any interest already earned also starts earning further interest in later periods
With compound interest, the money in a savings account grows faster every year.
複利會讓儲蓄帳戶裡的錢每年增長更快。
collocation: compound interest
Élise learned how compound interest helps an investment grow over twenty years.
Élise 學到複利如何在二十年內讓投資增長。
Brooke compared the compound interest offered by three different bank accounts.
Brooke 比較了三家銀行提供的複利利率。
The bank's website has a calculator that shows how compound interest adds up over time.
銀行的網站上有計算機可以顯示複利隨時間累積的情況。
A loan with compound interest can cost much more than one with simple interest.
複利貸款的總費用可能比單利貸款高出許多。
- simple
simple interest is calculated only on the original amount, not on accumulated interest
文法句型
compound interest
compound + noun (interest / rate)
用法筆記
Used only before the nouns 'interest' or 'rate' in everyday finance contexts. The opposite is 'simple interest' (interest paid only on the original sum).