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单词 mix
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mixverb

uk/mɪks/us/mɪks/

mix verb (COMBINE)

A2 [ I or T ] to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:

Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.
Radioactive material was mixed in/up (with) the effluent.
Mix the eggs into the flour.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and raisins.
[ + two objects ] Shall I mix (= make) you a cocktail?

B1 [ T ] to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:

Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them.

More examples

  • Crack three eggs into a bowl and mix them together.
  • Mash the potatoes and then mix in the butter and herbs.
  • Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.
  • Wet the powder thoroughly and mix to remove lumps.
  • Mash the bananas to a pulp and then mix in the yogurt.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Mixing and mixtures

  • be neither one thing nor the other idiom
  • blend
  • blend in/blend into sth
  • brew
  • cocktail
  • concoction
  • cross-fertilization
  • decoction
  • emulsion
  • impure
  • mashup
  • meld
  • mingle
  • mixture
  • neither
  • preparation
  • roll
  • rolled into one idiom
  • substance
  • synthesis

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mix verb (BE WITH PEOPLE)

B2 [ I ] to be with or communicate well with other people:

Do you mix with a wide variety of people in your job?
She mixes very well - I guess that's why she's so popular.

mix verb (RECORD MUSIC)

[ T ] specialized music, media to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording

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Recording sounds and images

  • analogue
  • audiovisual
  • bass 1
  • chart
  • cover
  • distortion
  • HD
  • hi-res
  • high def
  • play sth back
  • playback
  • prerecord
  • produce
  • remaster
  • remix
  • sound
  • sound check
  • studio
  • tape
  • videotape

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Idiom(s)

be mixed up with/in sth
mix your metaphors
mix it

Phrasal verb(s)

mix sb/sth up
mix sb up
mix sth up

mixnoun

uk/mɪks/us/mɪks/

mix noun (COMBINE)

B1 [ C usually singular ] a combination:

There was an odd mix of people at Patrick's party.
"She's studying physics and philosophy." "That's an interesting mix."

[ C or U ] something that is sold in the form of a powder to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:

cake/cement mix

More examples

  • The earth's core is a hot, molten mix of iron and nickel.
  • The factory's workforce reflects the ethnic mix from which it draws its labour.
  • His choreography is described as 'a hybrid mix of mime and circus tricks'.
  • Their music was a mix of old stuff and selections from the new album.
  • The result was to further unbalance the monetary-fiscal policy mix and to push up the pound.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Variety and mixtures

  • all manner of sth idiom
  • assorted
  • assortment
  • chequered
  • choice
  • crucible
  • jumble
  • manner
  • medley
  • melting pot
  • miscellaneous
  • mélange
  • of every stripe/of all stripes idiom
  • panoply
  • patchwork
  • plurality
  • potpourri
  • ragbag
  • selection
  • variously

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Physics: the state of matter

mix noun (RECORD MUSIC)

[ C ] a version of a recorded piece of music:

A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month.

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Sound and image recordings

  • album
  • audio
  • audiobook
  • autotune
  • B-side
  • compact disc
  • disc
  • jewel case
  • LP
  • mashup
  • MiniDisc
  • pressing
  • record
  • recording
  • reissue
  • single
  • talking book
  • title track
  • track
  • video clip

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