compound

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A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose. 作特定用途的围地

noun [物质名词]混合物,化合物;复合词;大院,有围墙的场地

They took refuge in the embassy compound.
他们在大使馆围区内避难。

adjective [原级]复合的,混合的;以复利计算的

...the big compound eyes of dragonflies.
…蜻蜓的大复眼。

verb [vt. 及物动词]使加重,使恶化;合成,混合;以复利计算支付;和解,私了

Additional loss of life will only compound the tragedy.
生命力的进一步丧失只会加重这一悲剧。

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Lesson 22 Knowledge and progress compound 形容词: 复合的
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Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules. 有机化合物的分子里含碳。
a military compound 一个军事管辖区。
Honey is basically a compound of water, two types of sugar, vitamins and enzymes. 蜂蜜主要是水、两种糖、维生素和酶的混合物。
The problem is compounded by the medical system here. 这个问题被这里的医疗体制弄得更糟。