blend
To mix different substances, qualities, or ideas together so that they form a single, harmonious whole. It describes the process of making separate parts indistinguishable from one another or creating a smooth transition between them.
예시
3 / 5You should blend the ingredients for at least two minutes to get a smooth texture.
Combine the food components thoroughly for two minutes to achieve a uniform consistency.
The new policy intends to blend economic growth with environmental sustainability.
The official plan aims to integrate financial development with the protection of nature.
If you wear a plain shirt, you'll blend right in at the party.
Wearing a simple shirt will help you not stand out or look different from the others.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Blender' machine; it takes separate pieces of fruit and turns them into one smooth, uniform smoothie.
빠른 퀴즈
The architect wanted the new building to _______ into the natural surroundings.
정답!
정답은: blend
예시
You should blend the ingredients for at least two minutes to get a smooth texture.
everydayCombine the food components thoroughly for two minutes to achieve a uniform consistency.
The new policy intends to blend economic growth with environmental sustainability.
formalThe official plan aims to integrate financial development with the protection of nature.
If you wear a plain shirt, you'll blend right in at the party.
informalWearing a simple shirt will help you not stand out or look different from the others.
This study attempts to blend sociological theory with historical data.
academicThe research tries to combine social theories with recorded historical facts.
The company needs to blend its online presence with its physical stores for a better customer experience.
businessThe business must unify its internet activities with its actual shops to improve service.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
blend into the background
to behave or look in a way that prevents one from being noticed
a unique blend
a special or unusual combination of things
blend away
to make something disappear by mixing it into its surroundings
자주 혼동되는 단어
Mix is more general; blend specifically implies a harmonious or smooth combination where individual parts become hard to see.
Blur refers to making something unclear or out of focus, while blend refers to combining things together.
사용 참고사항
Use 'blend' when you want to emphasize that the components work well together or are no longer easily distinguishable. It is very common in cooking, art, and describing social integration.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'mix' for things that should be 'blended,' like colors or flavors, where a smooth transition is key. Also, avoid using 'blend' for items that remain distinct, like a mix of nuts and bolts.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Blender' machine; it takes separate pieces of fruit and turns them into one smooth, uniform smoothie.
어원
Derived from Middle English 'blenden', influenced by Old Norse 'blanda', meaning to mix or mingle.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In modern English-speaking cultures, 'blend' is frequently used in marketing for products like coffee, tea, and whiskey to suggest a high-quality, curated mixture.
빠른 퀴즈
The architect wanted the new building to _______ into the natural surroundings.
정답!
정답은: blend
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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