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单词 mixture
释义
mixturemix‧ture /ˈmɪkstʃə $ -ər/ ●●● S3 W3 noun Word Origin
WORD ORIGINmixture
Origin:
1400-1500 Old French misture, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus; ➔ MIX1
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • A mixture of concern and anger invaded her.
  • A long French liner slipped majestically by with a mixture of European and Asian faces staring curiously from the decks.
  • A special mixture of peat and soil is used for growing bonsai trees.
  • He looked at her with a mixture of admiration and curiosity.
  • His work is a mixture of photography and painting.
  • Paul marinated the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat them until the mixture is smooth.
  • The car runs on a special ether-alcohol mixture that won't work in an ordinary engine.
  • The house behind us was a strange architectural mixture.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Add the butter or olive oil and a little more water if necessary to thin the mixture to desired thickness.
  • Beat with hand mixer until mixture resembles a somewhat smooth paste.
  • Dissolve gelatin in cold water and add to soup mixture.
  • Divide the cake mixture between the cans and place on a greased baking tray.
  • Pack the mixture into little pots or jars.
  • Small crystals of cadmium are interspersed in the finely divided eutectic mixture.
  • The mixture should consist of a layer of coarse sand, with a thin layer of peat and clay immediately below it.
  • This mixture is used to infuse sauces and marinades with great effectiveness.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
several different substances, ideas, qualities etc that have been put together, especially so that they form one thing: · Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake for 50 minutes.· He looked at her with a mixture of admiration and curiosity.
two or more different things, substances etc that are used together or work together: · Doctors use a combination of drugs to combat the disease.· The business failed due to a combination of bad management and a lack of experience.
a mixture of two or more things, qualities, or characteristics, especially ones that combine successfully or in a pleasant way: · The England team is a good side, with a nice blend of experience and youthful energy.· The sauce uses a blend of different ingredients.
a mixture of very different things – used when you are describing what something looks or sounds like: · The building looked like a cross between a museum and a spaceship.· Her music sounds like a cross between the Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse.
something that is produced by combining two or more things, especially using advanced scientific methods: · Scientists are combining human and animal embryos to create genetic hybrids.· These industries use a hybrid of different technologies.· The plant is a hybrid of wheat and rye.
formal a mixture of different things, in which you can still recognize the original features: · The record is an amalgam of hard rock, jazz, and blues.
formal something that has been made by combining different things, especially information or ideas: · The essay should be a synthesis of the information from various sources.
an untidy mixture
a lot of different things mixed together in an untidy way: · Rae looked through the jumble of old record albums and tapes.
informal a mixture of a lot of different things, styles etc that do not seem right together: · If you look closely at the individual buildings they are a real hodgepodge of styles.· The story is a bit of a mishmash.
a mxture of chemical substances
a chemical substance that contains atoms of two or more elements: · common chemical compounds such as sodium chloride
a liquid mixed with a solid or a gas: · a weak sugar solution
Longman Language Activatorsubstances that have been mixed together
several different liquids or substances that have been mixed together: · Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat them until the mixture is smooth.· The car runs on a special ether-alcohol mixture that won't work in an ordinary engine.mixture of: · A special mixture of peat and soil is used for growing bonsai trees.
a mixture of different substances, colours etc that are used together: · Banana, orange juice, and cream may seem an odd combination, but together they make a delicious drink.combination of: · The sweater is made of a combination of natural and synthetic fibres.
a mixture of two or more chemical substances that combine to produce a single substance with qualities that are different from the original substances - use this in scientific or technical contexts: · The soil was tested to make sure that it was free from ammonia or any other nitrogen compound.chemical compound: · Sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide are two common chemical compounds.
a liquid that has something mixed in with it - use this in scientific contexts: · Make a salt solution by dissolving 9 tablespoonfuls of cooking salt in a pint of water.· We are now going to measure the boiling points of the different solutions.
a mixture of different people, qualities, ideas etc
· The house behind us was a strange architectural mixture.mixture of · He looked at her with a mixture of admiration and curiosity.· A long French liner slipped majestically by with a mixture of European and Asian faces staring curiously from the decks.
a mixture of different ideas, problems etc happening together, or different people working together, which has a particular effect: combination of: · Our problems were due to a combination of bad management and lack of experience.· Their music is an odd combination of jazz and opera.a good/bad/successful/disastrous etc combination: · They were a perfect combination - Anton as chef and Guy as restaurant manager.a winning combination (=a very successful combination): · If all the team are playing well, then don't change a winning combination.
a mixture of different qualities or of different types of people: mix of: · The market square is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern.· She went to New York, where she began to meet a different mix of people -- artists, designers, and art collectors.
a mixture of different qualities or characteristics that combine successfully: blend of: · The England team is a good side, with a nice blend of experience and youthful energy.· Sometimes he seems to be an extraordinary blend of artist, poet and businessman.
something that is a cross between one thing and another is a mixture of the two different things: · The expression on Paul's face was a cross between amusement and disbelief.· It's difficult to describe my job. I suppose I'm a cross between a secretary and a translator.· The use of chemical fertilizers has turned the farmer into a cross between an industrial chemist and a mechanic.
something such as a style of art or writing that is produced by combining different ideas, styles, qualities etc: fusion of: · The film is a fusion of history and contemporary events.· His philosophy is a fusion of intellect and spiritual belief.
something that is a mixture of two or more things, especially a plant that is produced from different types of plants: hybrid of: · a foodcrop that is a hybrid of wheat and rye· The new constitution was a hybrid of presidential and parliamentary systems.a hybrid system/approach/method etc: · a hybrid approach combining the merits of both methods
to mix ideas, feelings, styles etc
to have different qualities or feelings at the same time, or to do very different activities at the same time: combine something with something: · This is a computer system that combines maximum flexibility with absolute accuracy.combine something and something: · He designed the first great suspension bridge, an idea that combines beauty and function perfectly.
to contain different features or ideas, mixed together: · Her work is a mixture of classical and modern styles.· Billy's voice was a mixture of apprehension and indignation.
if you bring together two or more elements, ideas, or characteristics, you mix them so that they can be seen at the same time: · It is a marvellous book, which brings together all the necessary elements of romance and adventure.· These opposing views should be brought together in a single paragraph, to form the conclusion to your essay.
if a piece of work, a film, a book etc blends two or more features or characteristics, it mixes them successfully: blend something and something: · The ballet company's repertoire blends tradition and creative innovation.blend something with something: · Her first novel successfully blends a sense of innocence with overwhelming bitterness.
to show two very different characteristics or feelings at the same time, mixing them together: · Heraklion mingles traditional charm with a bustling centre of pavement cafes and shops.mingle something with something: · Mingling genuine news with gossip, she made a lively companion.
to combine or join two things together to form one thing: merge something with something: · The library profession is merging new techniques with old to produce an unbeatable combination of management skills.
words for describing things or people that are of different kinds
use this about several people or things of the same general type, when you are comparing them with each other and noticing the differences between them: · His hair was dyed in at least three different colors.· I always check the prices of different brands before I make a major purchase.· The drug affects different people in different ways.· The word can have completely different meanings depending on the context.
use this when you want to emphasize that there are several different people or things: · The study evaluates various methods of weight loss.· The committee has asked various people for their opinions.· I had to sign various documents before they would let me into the country.
especially written a lot of things that are different from each other, but of the same general type: · Children do badly at school for a variety of reasons.· The reef fishes display an almost endless variety of colors and patterns.a wide variety of something (=a large variety): · The college offers a wide variety of language courses.
different from each other, especially very different in degree, amount, character etc: · We aim to satisfy the differing needs of our customers.· Survivors sustained injuries with differing degrees of severity.widely differing: · There are widely differing views among community leaders on how best to deal with the homeless issue.
different from each other in degree, amount, condition etc: · The program teaches children of varying ages.· It is now possible to grow satisfactory crops under varying climatic conditions.varying degrees/levels/amounts etc of something: · She has tried numerous diets with varying degrees of success.· Test-takers must complete ten tasks with varying levels of complexity.
several things that are of the same general kind but are not all exactly alike: · Police confiscated an assortment of weapons from the gang.· Every good cook needs an assortment of knives for different jobs in the kitchen.· The basket contained an assortment of sandwiches, cheese, and fruit.
various things of the same general kind, all together in the same place - often used about products: · In the centre of the table was a plate of assorted biscuits.· a box of assorted bandages· The website contains links to assorted investment sites.
an interesting or useful variety of different people or things: · The ideal lesson contains a good mix of activities and subjects.· A mix of young people and old people attended the meeting.· The band's music is an exciting mix of jazz, swing, and rock 'n' roll.
a variety of people or things, especially when they have been deliberately chosen to be together: · The film is largely a mixture of music, dance, and comedy.· Indonesian civilization is an extreme mixture of races, religions, and cultures.· Yiddish is a dialect of German with a mixture of Polish and Hebrew added.
WORD SETS
acetate, nounacid, nounacidic, adjectiveacidify, verbactive, adjectiveadditive, nounagent, nounalchemy, nounalcohol, nounalkali, nounalkaline, adjectiveamalgam, nounantioxidant, noun-ate, suffixatomic number, nounbase, nounbauxite, nounbeaker, nounbenzene, nounbiochemistry, nounbitumen, nounbleach, nounbond, nounbonding, nouncalcify, verbcarbohydrate, nouncarbonate, nouncarbon dioxide, nouncarbonize, verbcatalyst, nouncaustic, adjectivechain reaction, nounchemical, nounchemical, adjectivechemical reaction, nounchemist, nounchemistry, nounchlorinate, verbcitric acid, nouncombustion, nounconcentration, nouncondense, verbcontaminant, nouncontaminate, verbcontaminated, adjectivecorrode, verbcorrosion, nouncorrosive, adjectivecrucible, nouncrystal, nouncrystallize, verbcyanide, nounDDT, noundecay, verbdecay, noundecompose, verbdegrade, verbderive, verbdetoxification, noundextrose, noundioxin, noundispersion, noundissolve, verbdistill, verbeffervesce, verbeffervescent, adjectiveelectrolysis, nounelectrolyte, nounelectroplate, verbemulsify, verbemulsion, nounenzyme, nounexpand, verbfatty acid, nounferment, verbferment, nounflashback, nounflask, nounformaldehyde, nounformula, nounfructose, nounfungicide, nounfuse, verbgas, noungaseous, adjectiveglucose, noungranular, adjectivegraphite, nounhallucinogen, nounhelium, nounherbicide, nounhydrate, nouninert, adjectiveinsoluble, adjectiveinsulin, nounion, nounionize, verblactic acid, nounlimescale, nounlitmus, nounlitmus paper, nounlitmus test, nounmethane, nounmixture, nounmolecule, nounneon, nounnerve gas, nounneutralize, verbneutron, nounnitric acid, nounnucleic acid, nounnucleus, nounnutrient, nounorganic chemistry, nounosmosis, nounoxidize, verboxyacetylene, nounoxygenate, verbozone, nounpart, nounpectin, nounpesticide, nounpestle, nounpetrochemical, nounpH, nounphotosynthesis, nounplasma, nounpolyunsaturated, adjectivepotash, nounprecipitate, verbprecipitate, nounprecipitation, nounproduct, nounprussic acid, nounquicklime, nounradioactive, adjectiveradioactivity, nounradiology, nounreact, verbreaction, nounreactive, adjectivereagent, nounresidue, nounretort, nounriboflavin, nounsalt, nounsaltpetre, nounsaturate, verbsaturated, adjectivesaturation, nounsaturation point, nounsemiconductor, nounsoft, adjectivesolid, nounsolution, nounsolvent, nounstability, nounstabilizer, nounstable, adjectivestarch, nounsteam, nounsucrose, nounsulphate, nounsulphide, nounsulphur, nounsulphur dioxide, nounsulphuric acid, nounsulphurous, adjectivesurface tension, nounsuspension, nounsynthesize, verbsynthetic, adjectivetannin, nountartaric acid, nounTNT, noununstable, adjectivevalence, nounvitamin, nounvolatile, adjectivevulcanize, verbwater softener, nounwater-soluble, adjectivewater vapour, nounwetting agent, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=liquid containing medicine for a cough)· You should take some cough medicine.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Light-cured glass ionomers consist of a complex mixture of components.· Or was it a complex mixture of defensible goals and disastrous execution?· They are a complex mixture of up to 80 percent hydrocarbons with smaller amounts of fatty acids, alkyl esters and other constituents.· This is particularly true of the legislation concerning church freedmen, which includes a complex mixture of Roman and Frankish law.· Fourthly, the current global-health situation is a complex and challenging mixture of old and new health problems.· This is a complex, variable mixture and the efficiency of conversion is very low.· Clearly there is a complex mixture of physiology and psychology in this situation.· In a complex mixture, whose chemistry is well understood, the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction can occur.
· He felt a curious mixture of elation and unease.· What has always separated them from other rock-and-roll bands is a curious mixture of maturity and immaturity.· Her plate held a curious mixture of Spam, jelly, iced buns and lettuce leaves.· The band's room is filled with a curious mixture of people, waiting for something to happen.· The mill still stands and is a curious mixture of brick, elm, slate and corrugated iron.· It was a curious mixture of staid respectability with overtones of holiday fun.· Nizan's political stance at this juncture was a curious mixture of uncompromising denunciation and sweet-talking collaboration.· Naturally the city figures large in this adventure, but one drawn from a curious mixture of references.
· We re an odd mixture of tolerance and prejudice, of the apologetic and the arrogant.· His career had been an odd mixture of failure and success.· His name was Kunio Hidaka and he fitted in admirably despite the odd mixture of temperaments with which he had to deal.· The drug chic controversy, though, has brought forth an odd mixture of indignation and acknowledgment from the fashion industry.· Other audiences are likely to be mixed in reaction to this odd mixture of thriller and twisted romance.· He felt an odd mixture of confusion and delight.
· It grows successfully in silty gravel or a rich mixture of clay or peat with sand or gravel.· It can take a flavour from the rich mixture of people of which it is composed.· Too sharp, too rich a mixture for her shrunk lungs -.· The spice-box is delectable in its fragrance, Chagallian in its rich mixture of images and responses.· Cultivation: It can be planted as with most others of its genus in a good rich mixture.· It lasted through the pudding, a rich mixture of chestnut purée and cream called Mont Blanc.· A narrow social grouping just doesn't produce a rich enough mixture of ability and talent to regenerate a country.
· A strange mixture was required then, a blend of aspiration and gentleness.· But the picture was the same everywhere: a strange mixture of primitive, medieval, slave existence and capitalist life.· There was a strange mixture of smells in the room, soap and bread and beef gravy.· It was kind of a strange mixture.· It is a tourdeforce of trompe-l'oeil and a strange mixture of secular and religious themes.· The public reception area, a strange mixture of green neon and granite, is awash with the sound of running water.· But he never finds her again, and is imprisoned in his strange mixture of tormented lust and repentance.· She felt him lace their fingers together and trembled with a strange mixture of excitement and trepidation.
NOUN
· Uncooked madeira cake mixture can be frozen in an airtight container.· You may want to measure it from the top of the pan to the cake mixture.· Half fill the small basins with cake mixture and fill the large basin with the remainder.· Léonie went on licking the cake mixture out of the bowl.· Divide the cake mixture between the cans and place on a greased baking tray.· The octopus body is made from a tubular cake, achieved by baking cake mixture in an empty food can.· Spread half the cake mixture into a greased and lined cake tin.· Divide the cake mixture between them.
· He had taken a bottle of cough mixture with him but it hadn't helped much.· I discovered to my surprise that even certain cough mixtures are banned.
· Combine the lentil mixture with the onion mixture and heat through.· In a food mill or using short pulses in a food processor, puree parsnips and onion mixture.· Drain the tomato and onion mixture, then spoon into 4 individual dishes.· In a large mixing bowl, combine onion mixture with all remaining ingredients except for stock.· Add spices and cook for 1 minute. 2 Put onion mixture and remaining ingredients into a processor and whizz together.· Place onion mixture over potatoes in pan and add oysters with cup oyster liquor.· Add the rice, cooked chick peas, herbs, salt and pepper to the onion mixture.· Remove steaks from grill and serve with onion mixture spooned over top.
· Samples from the reaction mixture are removed and quenched by running into ice cold water.· The reaction mixture was incubated at 37°C.· The energy that is lost during an exothermic reaction is first transferred to the reaction mixture.· Homogeneous catalysts are compounds of metals that dissolve in the reaction mixture and which must be separated from it at the end.· The temperature of the reaction mixture therefore increases.· The energy absorbed during the reaction is first taken from the reaction mixture.· In this case, 10 µl of the final reaction mixture was applied to the gel.
VERB
· Slowly add lemon juice-sugar mixture to egg-cream mixture and whisk to incorporate completely.· Combine vanilla and next 3 ingredients and add flour mixture stirring until well-blended.· Mixture will be too stiff to mix well. Add date mixture and mix briskly until well blended.· As soon as the mixture starts to boil add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce is thickened.· When cooked, drain well and add to the chicken mixture.· Add the yogurt and the vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture and beat slowly until thoroughly combined.· Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in a little water and add to the mixture.· Gradually add stock until mixture is moist but still light and loose.
· A package may therefore contain any mixture of information judged relevant to its application.· He had been raised in the South Bronx, an area containing a mixture of blacks and Hispanics.· The annual Budget or Finance Bill now contains a wide mixture of items.· Foods tend to contain mixtures of these fatty acids, but obviously some foods have higher proportions of some than others.· The tank contains a mixture of community fish and a Plec which keeps the tank very clean.· The crew compartment contains a nearly normal mixture of 80 % nitrogen and 20 % oxygen at sea-level pressure.· My four foot tank contains a mixture of cichlids, a pair of Synodontis eupterus, a Whiptail and two Plecs.· Thursday's edition contains a mixture of jobs in science, computing, technology, and the financial and business sectors.
· Transfer the mixture on to a floured board. Divide the mixture into 4 and shape into burgers.· To serve, top each tortilla with shredded lettuce and divide shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce on each tortilla.· Season with salt and pepper. Divide black-eyed pea mixture between 2 serving plates.· Add the leeks, lamb and capers to the sauce and divide the mixture between four individual pie dishes. 4.· Turn out on to a floured board. Divide the mixture into 8 and mould into burger shapes.· Preheat the grill to medium. Divide the mixture between the mushrooms, and sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs.· Fill the pastry cases with one of our fillings and divide the cream mixture between the quiches.
· Next add a little vinegar and salt to taste and place the mixture back into the egg white shells.· Add sour cream and remaining butter, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Place mixture in saute pan and simmer.· Check the seasoning. Place the turkey mixture in an ovenproof dish, cover with the sweetcorn and pour over the sauce.· For easier removal of the candy, Arnold says she places the mixture on buttered foil in the candy pan.· Fold into chocolate mixture. Place mixture in graham cracker crust.
· Drain well. Pour the Quorn mixture over the cooked rice and serve immediately.· Then Jaivi poured the mixture through her hair and over her back.· Check the seasoning of the sauce, pile the cooked rice on to a serving dish and pour the chicken mixture over.· Add baking powder, parsley, onions, salt and pepper. Pour over crab mixture.· Mix the soup with the yogurt and pour over the cauliflower mixture.· Bring to boil and cook and stir until slightly thickened. Pour over mixture in clay pot.· Divide the warm rice on to two plates and pour the celery mixture over them.· Cook over low heat until melted, stirring constantly. Pour syrup mixture into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
· Mix the Grape Nuts, orange zest, oat flakes, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl and spread over the mixture.· Topping: Combine ingredients and spread mixture over cake.· Available in the exotic section of most supermarkets. green pesto, spread mixture over dough.· Place zucchini on a baking sheet, spread butter mixture on zucchini and top with cheese.· Using a series of elaborate grooming movements, they spread the mixture all over their bodies.· Stir in other ingredients, mixing well. Spread mixture in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.· She spread the mixture down his full length.· Stir in tomatoes. Spread half of onion mixture in prepared tart shell.
· Squeeze excess juices out of spinach and stir into cheese mixture.· Add the remaining flour mixture to the shortening mixture alternating with the beaten egg. Stir in gumdrop mixture.· Some managers have stirred into the mixture riskier bonds that offer a higher than average return.· Shred meat by hand or in short bursts in food processor. Stir in the shallot mixture.· Cook over a gentle heat, stirring until the mixture turns thick. 3.· Add baking soda and stir quickly until mixture foams.· Slightly mash the strawberries so that they are no longer whole, and stir into the flour mixture.· Gently stir rice into chicken mixture.
· He also uses a mixture of acoustic and electronic instruments.· It is used to separate mixtures of solids.· The safety of nitrite used in the curing mixture has been under question.· There are roughly three kinds all of which can use one or a mixture of dance styles.· The strategy they used involved an ingenious mixture of design and chance.· In the future, many salty foods will use mixtures of potassium chloride to redress the balance.· At these higher frequencies, radio uses a mixture of vibrating electric and magnetic fields instead of fluctuating sound waves.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounmixmixermixtureadjectivemixedverbmix
1[countable] a combination of two or more different things, feelings, or types of peoplemixture of The town is a mixture of the old and the new. the mixture of different people living in the city She felt a strange mixture of excitement and fear. a mixture of emotions2[countable, uncountable] a liquid or other substance made by mixing several substances together, especially in cooking → compoundmixture of Fill the bread with a mixture of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Pour the mixture into four small dishes.3[countable] technical a combination of substances that are put together but do not mix with each otherTHESAURUSmixture several different substances, ideas, qualities etc that have been put together, especially so that they form one thing: · Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake for 50 minutes.· He looked at her with a mixture of admiration and curiosity.combination two or more different things, substances etc that are used together or work together: · Doctors use a combination of drugs to combat the disease.· The business failed due to a combination of bad management and a lack of experience.blend a mixture of two or more things, qualities, or characteristics, especially ones that combine successfully or in a pleasant way: · The England team is a good side, with a nice blend of experience and youthful energy.· The sauce uses a blend of different ingredients.a cross between something and something a mixture of very different things – used when you are describing what something looks or sounds like: · The building looked like a cross between a museum and a spaceship.· Her music sounds like a cross between the Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse.hybrid /ˈhaɪbrəd/ something that is produced by combining two or more things, especially using advanced scientific methods: · Scientists are combining human and animal embryos to create genetic hybrids.· These industries use a hybrid of different technologies.· The plant is a hybrid of wheat and rye.amalgam /əˈmælɡəm/ formal a mixture of different things, in which you can still recognize the original features: · The record is an amalgam of hard rock, jazz, and blues.synthesis formal something that has been made by combining different things, especially information or ideas: · The essay should be a synthesis of the information from various sources.an untidy mixturejumble a lot of different things mixed together in an untidy way: · Rae looked through the jumble of old record albums and tapes.mishmash/hodgepodge informal a mixture of a lot of different things, styles etc that do not seem right together: · If you look closely at the individual buildings they are a real hodgepodge of styles.· The story is a bit of a mishmash.a mxture of chemical substancescompound a chemical substance that contains atoms of two or more elements: · common chemical compounds such as sodium chloridesolution a liquid mixed with a solid or a gas: · a weak sugar solution
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