| 单词 | blend |
| 释义 | blend (blend ) Word forms: blends , blending , blended 1. verb B2 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 2. countable noun [usually singular] B2 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 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. The Glasgow-based cartoonist is a master at blending humour with the macabre. [VERB noun + with] ...a band that blended jazz, folk and classical music. [VERB noun] Synonyms: combine, mix, link, integrate Phrasal verbs: blend in 1. phrasal verb If something blends into the background, it is so similar to the background that it is difficult to see or hear it separately. The toad had changed its colour to blend in with its new environment. [VERB PARTICLE + with] ...a continuous pale neutral grey, almost blending into the sky. [VERB PARTICLE noun] You can blend in so that the voice becomes just another instrument in the band. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If someone blends into a particular group or situation, they seem to belong there, because their appearance or behaviour is similar to that of the other people involved. It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings. [VERB PARTICLE noun] She felt she would blend in nicely. [VERB PARTICLE] He blended in with the crowd at the art sale. [VERB PARTICLE + with] Collocations: blend a mixture In batches, blend the mixture until smooth, then strain through a sieve into a clean pan. Times, Sunday Times Blend the mixture in a liquidiser or blender until very smooth. Times, Sunday Times Add most of the parsley, the coriander and spring onions and blend the mixture briefly. Times, Sunday Times When all the vegetables are cooked through, blend the mixture until smooth. Times, Sunday Times Blend the mixture, season, then pour back into the pan and keep warm. The Sun The neutral colours in this palette suit all skin tones and blend easily to contour the brow and colour lids. Times, Sunday Times It didn't blend easily and although the colour had staying power, it was too vivid and bruise-like. Times, Sunday Times They are nocturnal and blend easily into a background of dry leaf-litter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, if you can find a shade that suits, it's light, hydrating and blends easily into skin. The Sun The lipstick should be slightly glossy so it blends easily with the top lip colour. Times, Sunday Times These novels often blend elements of other subgenres, including suspense and mystery, with their fantastic themes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It seeks to blend elements of the real-time tactics, role-playing, and grand strategy genres into one. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most reviews lauded the band's ability to blend elements of heavy funk with a gritty rock edge peppered with pop hooks, pulled together in an '80s radio-friendly production. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Kemp for its non-dogmatic approach to fighting systems and a mixture of both hard and soft movements that blend nicely in combinations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The artand design-focused university has brought an influx of creative types, whose flair and energy blends nicely with the old-fashioned seaside appeal. Times, Sunday Times My grey blends nicely, in his opinion. Times, Sunday Times The extra doors blend perfectly into the side profile. The Sun Crushingly heavy tracks blend perfectly with groovebased thrash to set an early benchmark. The Sun There's just one problem with this frenzied melding of old industry and cutting-edge technology: the two cultures don't always blend perfectly. Times, Sunday Times It feels like a tinted moisturiser as you apply, yet gives full coverage with a soft, fresh finish that blends perfectly. The Sun Vocals are blended perfectly in the mix, and sound incredible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Constructed from glass and grass, the team behind the centre claims it will blend seamlessly with the natural environment. Times, Sunday Times Remember, your liner should match your lipstick, so they blend seamlessly. Times, Sunday Times Lustrous, but serviceable, the tiles blend seamlessly with the counter tops, which are made from old lock gates, retrieved and bleached. Times, Sunday Times For an extra 25 you can buy unique camouflage to help the device blend seamlessly into your house. Times, Sunday Times Stories could become pervasive: when you're lost in a good book, your whole online world could blend seamlessly with it. Times, Sunday Times Add a splash more water if needed, to blend smoothly. Times, Sunday Times This may actually be desirable, as blur circles that are dimmer near the edges produce less-defined shapes which blend smoothly with the surrounding image. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its 114,000 m2 of installations blend smoothly with their natural surroundings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new convertible top design featured a streamlined look blending smoothly with the lower body with the top up. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It fills interstellar space and blends smoothly into the surrounding intergalactic space. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The shutters are used to blend sound volume and timbre. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The album was one of the first pop recordings to blend sound and voice samples with music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead of blending sounds of individual letters, adult learners are more likely to recognize words automatically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was considered an early example of the experiments blending sounds and voices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It should also be remembered that when essential oils are blended together their aromatic life span is altered, depending on the mixture. Practical Aromatherapy (1987) The tree-lined roads blend together so well that if a non-native enters they often become stuck in a leafy bourgeois maze. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This will ensure that all the flavours are blended together. Times, Sunday Times (2014) One cassette consists of piano or electric keyboards played with a great deal of " sustain," so that the individual notes blend together. How To Boost Your Brain Power - a plan for peak intelligence, memory and creativity. (1987) Place the egg yolks, white wine vinegar and Dijon mustard in a food processor and blend together until smooth. The Sun (2014) Make sure you blend well. The Sun (2016) Add sugar and blend well. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Add the tomato purée, blending well. A Passion for Food (1989) They do their own coffee blend, which you'll smell roasting as you walk in, and sell proper dry-cured bacon, gourmet cheeses, organic chocolate... and they have a superb olive selection. Times, Sunday Times Hashtag-worthy breakfasts and artisan coffee blends should satisfy brunch snobs. The Sun There was a separate coffee blending hall, and an additional liquid facility was constructed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tyres and brake linings are made from a complex blend of materials including plastic and are worn down by friction. Times,Sunday Times Even a modern, scientific deconstruction of its scent reveals a complex blend of elements that are at once bitter and sweet, heavenly and crude, familiar and unexpected. Times, Sunday Times He also deftly explains the complex blend of expediency and naivety that drove the two dictators to make a bargain from which each hoped to profit. Times, Sunday Times It's a delicate and complex blend of seafood and sweetness, surprisingly delicious. Times, Sunday Times The result was a tweed cloth with favourable tactile qualities and possessing a complex blend of colours. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Commercial safranin preparations often contain a blend of both types. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Often, pastures and hayfields will contain a blend of both grasses and legumes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It contains a blend ¦ of marine proteins and nutrients such as biotin and zinc to help strengthen your locks. The Sun Their squad contains a blend of seasoned lower-league journeymen and young hopefuls rebuilding their careers after being cast aside by the game's great talent factories. Times, Sunday Times It contains a blend of essential oils, including rosemary and peppermint, to refresh and revitalise. Times, Sunday Times It's a densely woven polyester/cotton blend impregnated with dry wax for durability, and the jacket comes in three colours: olive, navy and black. Times, Sunday Times The original heavyweight nylon/cotton blend was changed to a lighter-weight nylon/cotton poplin material. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Examples include decorative laminates, textiles, paper, foundry sand molds, wrinkle resistant fabrics, cotton blends, rayon, corduroy, etc. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Somehow this eclectic blend of influences produces an extraordinary alchemical reaction. Times, Sunday Times Known for his eclectic blend of fabrics and furnishings, he encourages everyone to design around their individual passions, but questions why anyone would ever need an oven. Times, Sunday Times The station started out playing an eclectic blend of top hits in pop, country, and adult contemporary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was founded in 2011 and offers an eclectic blend of chillwave, indie pop or electropop styles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lee defeats his opponents by having a fighting style that involves fluid movement, unpredictability, and an eclectic blend of techniques. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has that nice blend of sweet and savoury. Times, Sunday Times He managed to achieve a nice blend of humour, insight and criticism - not always easy. ST And there's a nice blend of some younger guys and older heads here. The Sun These are available in multiple languages and are unique in that they offer a blend of instruction and practice for young learners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It offered a blend of the candid snapshot with moments of negotiated photo opportunity and the stagemanaged photograph, which was choreographed to give the illusion of spontaneity. Times, Sunday Times Initially, the station offered a blend of adult rock, dance music, and adult contemporary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The station offered a blend of local news and popular music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The channel offers a blend of programs with elements such as entertainment, music, travel, religion, feature films, documentaries, reality television and more. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A funked-up 1920s marcel wave with swathes of futuristic silver eye shadow on the eyelids - the perfect blend of two different beauty eras. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You can get the perfect blend of give and take in romance. The Sun (2010) Which is the perfect blend of what we're trying to do musically. The Sun (2008) This hotel has hit the nail on the head - the perfect blend of old and new. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A near perfect blend of artful technology and blokey gags. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Your rare blend of imaginative ideas and attention to detail impresses at work. The Sun You have a rare blend of creative ideas, plus a determination to turn them into moneymakers. The Sun You have a rare blend of imaginative ideas plus a determined approach to pricing that wows the bosses. The Sun You have a rare blend of talent and tenacity that brings success to a project you work on with a friend, especially one linked to the entertainment world. The Sun The moon at the heart of your chart brings a passion prospect into your life who offers a rare blend of bold plans and a caring style of love. The Sun You have a special blend of inspiration and optimism, making this a key day to make a plan which will transform your life. The Sun Add natural ball skills and a highly competitive attitude to the mix, and it's a special blend. Times, Sunday Times Your special blend of strength and tact will help a relative feel part of the family again. The Sun They win hearts with their special blend of caring and loyalty. The Sun You have a special blend of luck, logic and intuition that helps in the working world and when you enter contests. The Sun Drizzle over some of the garlic yoghurt and sprinkle with the remaining spice blend. The Sun Process until you have a ground spice blend. Times, Sunday Times Add the spice blend and the oil, tarragon, chilli flakes and lemon juice and zest. Times, Sunday Times This spice blend will keep for up to three months if stored in an airtight container. Times, Sunday Times Combine the dry spices in a bowl, then sprinkle 2tbsp of the spice blend on to the lamb and press into the meat. The Sun What subtle blend of criteria were on their dad checklist? Times, Sunday Times With a more subtle blend of freebies and sales, customers and companies can both benefit. Times, Sunday Times Mix it with some smart thinking from the management and a subtle blend can work wonders in this game. Times, Sunday Times It leads to a subtle blend of textual criticism with literary history and single-author study. The Times Literary Supplement She beams, orders me a chair, an extra plate, my tea blend of choice. Times, Sunday Times By joining forces, their ranges of tea blends and infusions will be expanded and sold to a wider pool of stockists and consumers. Times, Sunday Times Because significant variation in phenolic content occurs among various brands of tea, there are possible inconsistencies among epidemiological studies implying beneficial health effects of phenolic antioxidants of green tea blends. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are plenty of other options, each with its own unique blend of charm. Times, Sunday Times For a start, the note was printed on paper containing the same unique blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen as the real thing. Times, Sunday Times The new bosses have certainly cut down on stages and artists, but it remains a unique blend of rave, family picnic and outdoor sculpture park. Times, Sunday Times It will provide a 'unique blend of leisure, entertainment and a pedestrianised riverfront area', he says — it's certainly handy for theatreland. Times, Sunday Times Eggheads has become a 6pm staple; its unique blend of pomposity and mundanity providing the perfect accompaniment to an evening meal. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 混合, 美妙的结合 Japanese: 混ぜる/混ざる, 融合 |
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