compound
英 /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ 美 /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
- n. 化合物A substance formed from chemically joined elements.
- n. 围墙内的场地或建筑群An enclosed area containing buildings.
- v. 加重；使恶化To make an existing problem or difficulty worse.
Water is a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
水是由氢和氧组成的化合物。
Poor public transport can compound the difficulties faced by people seeking employment in rural areas.
公共交通不便会加重农村地区求职者面临的困难。
搭配
chemical compound 化合物compound a problem 使问题恶化residential compound 住宅院区compound interest 复利
辨析提示
名词重音在首音节；动词重音在第二音节。
词族
compounding (n.)
近义 worsen、aggravate
反义 alleviate
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