[I,T] if you combine two or more different things, or if they combine, they begin to exist or work together

（使）结合;（使）组合;

Augustine was later to combine elements of this philosophy with the teachings of Christianity.

奥古斯丁后来把这一哲学的基本原理和基督教的教义结合了起来。

Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.

节食和锻炼相结合是最有效的。

A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation.

一些因素加在一起导致了这种困难的局面。

Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to combine honesty and diplomacy in her answer.

露丝犹豫了一下，不知道怎样回答才能既诚实又婉转。

The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.

战争和干旱的双重因素导致了饥荒。

[T] to have two or more different features or qualities at the same time

兼有，兼备〔不同的特点或品质〕;

Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.

优质的地毯羊毛需要兼备柔性和韧性。

[I,T] if two or more different substances combine, or if you combine them, they mix or join together to produce a new single substance

（使）化合，（使）组合，调和;

Different amino acids combine to form proteins.

不同种类的氨基酸组合构成蛋白质。

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.

把所有的材料放在大碗里拌匀。

Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.

钢是由铁加碳炼制而成的。

[T] to do two different activities at the same time

同时做〔两件完全不同的事〕:

Many people enjoy combining a holiday with learning a new skill.

许多人喜欢在休假的时候学习一项新技能。

the problems facing women who wish to combine a career and family

希望兼顾事业和家庭的妇女所面临的种种问题

[I,T] if two or more groups, organizations etc combine, or if you combine them, they join or work together in order to do something

（使）联合〔以做某事〕; 合并:

Ten British and French companies combined to form the Channel Tunnel Group.

十家英国和法国公司联合起来组成了海峡隧道集团。

University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease.

大学里的动物学家和政府部门的兽医联手调查这种疾病。

also combine harvester a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it

联合收割机

a group of people, businesses etc who work together

联盟，联合（体）; 集团:

The factory was sold to a British combine after the war.

战后该工厂被卖给了英国的一家集团公司。