mixture
mixture — 名詞
1. a combination of two or more different substances, elements, or types of things
混合物
不同物質或事物的組合
a combination of two or more different substances, elements, or types of things that are placed together without losing their individual qualities
The cake was a mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.
這個蛋糕是麵粉、蛋、糖和奶油的混合物。
mixture of [ingredients]
Kyoto has a fascinating mixture of ancient temples and modern skyscrapers.
京都擁有古老寺廟和現代摩天大樓的迷人混合物。
mixture of [abstract + concrete things]
Baraka's class was a mixture of students from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Baraka 的班級是來自歐洲、亞洲和非洲學生的混合。
Rodrigo felt a strange mixture of excitement and fear before his first speech.
Rodrigo 在第一次演講前感到興奮和恐懼的奇妙混合。
The garden soil was a mixture of sand, clay, and dead leaves.
花園的土壤是沙、黏土和枯葉的混合物。
- blend
suggests a smoother, more even combination than mixture
- combination
more general term; does not imply physical mixing
- mix
informal; often used for food or household substances
- separation
the state of being apart rather than together
文法句型
mixture + of + plural noun
2. when two or more substances or items are put together so that they stop being se
混合
將不同物質混在一起的過程
when two or more substances or items are put together so that they stop being separate
The mixture of the two chemicals must be done slowly to prevent a dangerous reaction.
這兩種化學藥劑的混合必須緩慢進行，以避免發生危險反應。
the mixture of [substances] + must be done
Christopher watched the mixture of blue and yellow paint turn into green.
Christopher 看著藍色和黃色油漆混合變成綠色。
Gentle mixture of the egg whites into the batter keeps the cake light.
將蛋白輕輕混合到麵糊中，能讓蛋糕保持鬆軟。
The machine controls the mixture of cement and sand for the building project.
這台機器控制水泥和沙子的混合，用於建築工程。
Ryo improved the soup by a slow mixture of the spices over low heat.
Ryo 用小火慢慢混合香料，讓湯的味道更好了。
文法句型
the mixture + of + noun
用法筆記
In this sense mixture is countable but almost always used in the singular. A that-clause or infinitive structure is rare with this sense.
常見錯誤
3. a liquid medicine made from a combination of ingredients that must be shaken bef
藥水
搖勻後服用的液體藥品
a liquid medicine made from a combination of ingredients that must be shaken before use because the different parts separate when left still
The doctor gave Layla a bottle of brown mixture for her cough.
醫生給了 Layla 一瓶棕色藥水來治療咳嗽。
mixture for [illness]
Shake the mixture well before pouring out a spoonful.
倒出一湯匙之前，先把藥水搖勻。
imperative: shake the mixture
This mixture tastes unpleasant but works well against fever.
這瓶藥水味道不好，但退燒效果很好。
Élise kept the mixture in the fridge as the label instructed.
Élise 按照標籤上的說明把藥水放在冰箱裡。
文法句型
mixture for [illness]
用法筆記
This sense is mainly British English. In American English, 'medicine' or 'liquid medicine' is more common. The label on the bottle typically says 'Shake well before use.'