blend 是什么意思？blend 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense blends , present participle blending , past tense, past participle blended

1. verb

If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance.

Blend the butter with the sugar and beat until light and creamy. [VERB noun + with]

Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream. [VERB noun]

Put the soap and water in a pan and leave to stand until they have blended. [VERB]

Most whiskies are blended whiskies. [VERB-ed]

Synonyms: mix, join, combine, compound More Synonyms of blend

2. countable noun [usually singular]

A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant.

The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities. [+ of]

...a blend of wine and sparkling water.

He makes up his own blends of flour.

Synonyms: mixture, cross, mix, combination More Synonyms of blend

3. verb

When colours, sounds, or styles blend, they come together or are combined in a pleasing way.

You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together. [VERB]

...the picture, furniture and porcelain collections that blend so well with the house itself. [VERB + with]

4. verb

If you blend ideas, policies, or styles, you use them together in order to achieve something.

His 'cosmic vision' is to blend Christianity with 'the wisdom of all world religions'. [VERB noun + with]

...a band that blended jazz, folk and classical music. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: combine, mix, link, integrate More Synonyms of blend

Phrasal verbs:

blend in

blend