/kəmˈbaɪn/ [] to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one; to come together to form a single thing or group（使）联合，结合，混合◆plans to combine the two firms联合两家公司的计划◆The three oil companies combined forces(= joined together)to form LevelSeas.三家石油公司联合组建了 LevelSeas 公司。 [] to have two or more different features or characteristics; to put two or more different things, features or qualities together兼有；同时具有◆The device combines a computer and mobile phone.这种设备同时具备计算机和手机的功能。◆We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities.我们仍在寻找具有所有必备才能的人选。▸comˈbined
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[] ◆The companies had combined sales of £30 million last year.这些公司去年的销售额合计是 3 000 万英镑。