blend

verb

1. 使混合；掺和
   to mix two or more substances together
   1. Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
      把面粉和牛奶调成均匀的面糊。
   2. Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
      把鸡蛋、糖和面粉掺到一起。
2. （和某物）混合；融合
   to form a mixture with sth
   1. Oil does not blend with water.
      油不融于水。
   2. Oil and water do not blend.
      油与水不相融。
3. （使）调和，协调，融合
   to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way; to combine sth in this way
   1. The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.
      新旧建筑物相映成趣。
   2. Their music blends traditional and modern styles.
      他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。
4. 调制；配制
   to produce sth by mixing different types together
   1. blended whisky/tea
      调配的威士忌；混合茶叶

noun

1. （不同类型东西的）混合品，混合物
   a mixture of different types of the same thing
   1. a blend of tea
      混合茶叶
2. （不同事物的）和谐结合，融合
   a pleasant or useful combination of different things
   1. a blend of youth and experience
      年轻而且有经验

1. V-RECIP-ERG （使）混合；调和；掺和
   If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance.
   1. Blend the butter with the sugar and beat until light and creamy...
      把糖掺入黄油然后搅拌至滑软细腻。
   2. Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream...
      将各种配料调和均匀做成乳脂。
   3. Put the soap and water in a pan and leave to stand until they have blended...
      将肥皂和水放入平底锅中不动，然后让它们溶成一体。
   4. Most whiskies are blended whiskies.
      大多数的威士忌都是调和而成的。
2. N-COUNT （有用或令人愉快的事物的）融合，混合，组合
   A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant.
   1. The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities.
      这些公共场所将传统魅力和现代设施巧妙地融合在了一起。
   2. ...a blend of wine and sparkling water...
      酒和汽水的混合饮料
   3. He makes up his own blends of flour.
      他自己和了一些面粉。
3. V-RECIP （颜色、声音或风格）融合，交融，协调
   When colours, sounds, or styles blend, they come together or are combined in a pleasing way.
   1. You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together.
      你可以把墙和天花板粉刷成同一种颜色，这样看上去浑然一体。
   2. ...the picture, furniture and porcelain collections that blend so well with the house itself.
      与房间本身非常搭调的图画、家具和瓷器收藏品
4. VERB 结合，融合，综合（想法、政策和风格）
   If you blend ideas, policies, or styles, you use them together in order to achieve something.
   1. His 'cosmic vision' is to blend Christianity with 'the wisdom of all world religions'.
      他的“远大设想”就是将基督教和“全世界所有宗教的智慧”融为一体。
   2. ...a band that blended jazz, folk and classical music.
      将爵士乐、民乐以及古典乐糅合在一起的乐队

1. Blend the butter with the sugar and beat until light and creamy
   把糖掺入黄油然后搅拌至滑软细腻。
2. Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream
   将各种配料调和均匀做成乳脂。
3. Put the soap and water in a pan and leave to stand until they have blended
   将肥皂和水放入平底锅中不动，然后让它们溶成一体。
4. Most whiskies are blended whiskies.
   大多数的威士忌都是调和而成的。
5. The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities.
   这些公共场所将传统魅力和现代设施巧妙地融合在了一起。
6. He makes up his own blends of flour.
   他自己和了一些面粉。
7. You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together.
   你可以把墙和天花板粉刷成同一种颜色，这样看上去浑然一体。
8. His 'cosmic vision' is to blend Christianity with 'the wisdom of all world religions'.
   他的“远大设想”就是将基督教和“全世界所有宗教的智慧”融为一体。
9. You can blend in so that the voice becomes just another instrument in the band.
   你可以把声音协调一下，让它成为乐队的另一种乐器。
10. It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings
    这势必让我更加下定决心融入周围环境。
11. She felt she would blend in nicely
    她觉得自己可以很好地融入进来。
12. It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.
    应付这种局面需要刚柔并济。
13. The causes are a complex blend of local and national tensions.
    原因很复杂，既有地方性冲突也有全国范围的紧张局势。
14. Dust and blend blusher on the apples of your cheeks
    将胭脂调匀涂在你脸颊红润的地方。
15. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
    一次一个地掺入鸡蛋，每放一个都充分打匀。
16. Blend in the lemon extract, lemon peel and walnuts.
    调入柠檬汁、柠檬皮和核桃。
17. It is a good idea to blend it in a food processor as this lightens the mixture
    把它放到食品加工器里搅拌是个好主意，因为这样能够使混合物的分量减轻。
18. Blend a little milk with the custard powder to form a paste.
    往蛋奶沙司粉里加入一点儿牛奶，搅成糊糊。
19. Blend the cornflour to a smooth paste with a little cold water.
    加入少量的凉水，将玉米粉搅拌成均匀的糊状。
20. Does the new housing stick out like a sore thumb or blend into its surroundings?
    这个新住宅区是显得有点扎眼，还是和环境融为一体？
21. These cigarettes are a blend of the best tobaccoes.
    这种香烟是用几种最好的烟草混合制成的。
22. These two colours blend well.
    这两种颜色配得很调和。
23. The colour of the wall and the colour of the carpet will blend together.
    墙的颜色和地毯的颜色很和谐。
24. Melt the butter and then blend in the flour.
    先把黄油融化，然后加入面粉。
25. The clothes blend in with her colour of skin very much.
    这件衣服和她的肤色很协调。
26. These houses seem to blend well with the trees and the surrounding land.
    这些房屋与树木和周围的风景十分协调。
27. Do you think these two colours will blend together?
    你认为这两种颜色和谐吗？
28. Faculty research is a blend of rigour and relevance, as well as national and international issues.
    学院的研究是一个混合的严密性和相关性，以及国家和国际问题。
29. Blend the sugar and flour.
    把糖和面粉和在一起。

  mingle blend combine mix【导航词义：混合】

  mingle v. （使）混合

〔辨析〕多指无形的东西，如情感、声音、味道等，混合在一起。

  blend v. （使）混合；（使）融合

〔辨析〕指（使）柔软或液态的物质，如水、面粉等，调和在一起，或让不同的事物融合起来，使相映成趣或相得益彰。

  combine v. （使）化合，调和

〔辨析〕指（使）不同的物质混合在一起形成一种新的物质。

  mix v. （使）混合

〔辨析〕指（使）多种物质混合成一种物质，且不容易再被分开。

  mixture amalgam blend combination composite compound【导航词义：混合（物）】

  mixture n. 混合；混合体；混合物

〔辨析〕普通用词，多指不同的东西、情感、材料或不同类型的人的混合；化学术语指未经化学反应形成的混合物。

  amalgam n. 〈正式〉混合物

〔辨析〕指不同事物的混合，通常用单数；作行业术语时尤指牙医用来补牙的汞合金。

  blend n. 混合物；融合

〔辨析〕指由性质相同、类别不同的事物构成的混合品，如茶、威士忌等，或风格、特性等的融合。

  combination n. 结合（体），混合

〔辨析〕指共同存在、被共同使用或放在一起的不同事物的混合体。

  composite n. 复合物，混合物

〔辨析〕指由不同成分或材料组成的混合物。

  compound n. 化合物；混合体，复合物

〔辨析〕化学术语，指含有两种或更多的不同元素的化合物；也指由不同部分、物质、特性等组成的混合体。

blend in (with sth/sb)

1. （与环境）和谐，协调
   if sth blends in , it is similar to its surroundings or matches its surroundings
   1. Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
      把面粉和牛奶调成均匀的面糊。
   2. Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
      把鸡蛋、糖和面粉掺到一起。

blend sth↔in

1. 调入
   to add another substance and mix it in with the others
   1. The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.
      新旧建筑物相映成趣。
   2. Their music blends traditional and modern styles.
      他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。

blend into sth

1. 融合到（背景）中
   to look so similar to the background that it is difficult for you to see it separately

v.

blend/fade into the woodwork

• 默默无闻；销声匿迹；蛰伏
  to behave in a way that does not attract any attention; to disappear or hide

noun

1. the act of blending components together thoroughly

   Synonym:    blending

2. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
   1. `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
   2. `motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'
   3. `brunch' is a well-known portmanteau

   Synonym:    portmanteau wordportmanteau

3. an occurrence of thorough mixing

verb

1. mix together different elements
   1. The colors blend well

   Synonym:    fluxmixconflatecommingleimmixfusecoalescemeldcombinemerge

2. combine into one
   1. blend the nuts and raisins together
   2. he blends in with the crowd
   3. We don't intermingle much

   Synonym:    intermiximmingleintermingle

3. blend or harmonize
   1. This flavor will blend with those in your dish
   2. This sofa won't go with the chairs

   Synonym:    goblend in