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compounds

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

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noun

营地，场地。

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

Examples :

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "

战争期间，难民们为了安全起见，居住在有警卫的营地里。

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noun

建筑群, 大院。

A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

Examples :

""The university's compounds include dormitories, classrooms, and several research labs." "

这所大学的建筑群包括宿舍楼，教室和几个研究实验室。

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noun

化合物, 混合物

Anything made by combining several things.

Examples :

"The cleaning solution is a compound of water, vinegar, and dish soap. "

这种清洁剂是水、醋和洗洁精的混合物。

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noun

化合物，混合物

A substance made from any combination elements.

Examples :

"Water and salt are common compounds that we use every day in cooking. "

水和盐是常见的化合物，我们每天做饭都会用到。

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noun

化合物, 混合物

A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.

Examples :

"Water and salt are common compounds found in many kitchens. "

水和盐是常见的化合物，在很多厨房里都能找到。

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noun

复合词，合成词

A lexeme that consists of more than one stem; compound word; for example laptop, formed from lap and top.

Examples :

"Many new compounds, such as "smartphone" and "earbuds," have entered our vocabulary because of technological advancements. "

随着科技的进步，很多新的复合词，比如 “智能手机 (zhì néng shǒu jī)” 和 “耳机 (ěr jī)”，都进入了我们的词汇。

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noun

复式机车，复合式机车。

A compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.

Examples :

"Railway enthusiasts debated the merits of various steam engines, specifically comparing the efficiency of compounds to simpler designs. "

铁路爱好者们争论着各种蒸汽机车的优缺点，特别是比较了复式机车（复合式机车）和更简单设计的效率。

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verb

混合，合成

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

Examples :

"to compound a medicine"

将药物混合配制

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verb

混合, 结合.

To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

Examples :

"The pharmacist carefully compounds the prescription medication, mixing the different powders and liquids to create the final medicine. "

药剂师小心地配制处方药，将不同的粉末和液体混合起来，制成最终的药物。

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verb

混合，结合

To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

Examples :

"The chef compounds the ingredients for the sauce by mixing the tomatoes, onions, and herbs together. "

厨师将西红柿、洋葱和香草混合在一起，调制出味道更丰富的酱汁。

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verb

妥协，折衷。

To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.

Examples :

"to compound a debt"

以低于原债款的金额或以不同于原定条款的方式来偿还债务

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verb

妥协，和解。

To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.

Examples :

"Instead of going to court, the neighbors decided to compound their disagreement over the fence line with a written agreement. "

邻居们没有选择对簿公堂，而是决定通过一份书面协议来妥善解决他们之间关于篱笆线的争议。

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verb

达成协议，妥协。

To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.

Examples :

"The students compounded with their teacher for extra credit after completing the difficult project. "

学生们在完成这个困难的项目后，为了获得额外学分，与他们的老师达成协议。

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verb

构成，组成

To compose; to constitute.

Examples :

"The various tasks involved in planning the school fundraiser compounds a lot of work for the organizing committee. "

筹划学校募捐活动的各项任务，给组委会增加了大量的工作。

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verb

复利，滚利。

To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.

Examples :

""Savings in a high-yield account compounds over time, significantly increasing the total amount you have saved." "

在高收益账户里的存款会随着时间复利增长，显著增加你的总储蓄金额。

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verb

使恶化，加剧。

To worsen a situation.

Examples :

"The argument between the siblings compounded the already tense atmosphere at home. "

兄弟姐妹之间的争吵使家里原本就紧张的气氛更加恶化了。

situation negative condition disaster

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verb

失速，减速.

Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.

Examples :

"The old racehorse, usually so strong in the final stretch, began to compound in the last furlong, losing ground to the younger competitors. "

那匹老赛马，通常在最后冲刺阶段都非常强劲，但在最后一段距离时开始失速减速，被年轻的竞争对手们赶超了。