combination
noun uk/ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkɑːm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/
B2 [ C or U ]联合;混合;结合;综合
the mixture you get when two or more things are combined
Strawberries and cream - a perfect combination. 草莓加奶油——完美的组合。
A combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep. 疲倦而又无聊使我昏昏入睡。
This drug can be safely used in combination with other medicines. 这药可以同其他药物一起安全服用。
Her experience and energy are a winning combination (= a successful mixture) in business. 经验加干劲是她在生意上成功的秘诀。
[ C ]组合
an arrangement in a particular order
From the letters X Y Z, we can get three combinations of two letters: XY, XZ, and YZ. 由字母XYZ，我们可以得到3种两个字母的组合方式：XY，XZ和YZ。
[ C ]（用于开某些锁的）数码组合，密码
a set of letters or numbers in a particular order that can be used to open some types of locks
a combination lock 密码锁
- More examples
- Champagne and caviar make a wonderful combination.
- The school uses a combination of modern and traditional methods for teaching reading.
- She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine.
- The bride's mother was wearing a horrible combination of green and yellow.
- That combination of tiredness and alcohol is extremely dangerous.