mixer
gb/mˈɪksɚ/ us/mˈɪksɚ/
B1
Anglų
~ 9500
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
1
Electric kitchen appliance for mixing
A kitchen machine with blades or beaters that mixes things like cake batter or cream.
Vartosenos šablonas:
use a mixer to mix [ingredients]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse a 'mixer' with a 'blender'. A mixer usually beats or whisks ingredients like batter, eggs, or cream, while a blender usually chops and makes liquids like smoothies or soups.
Sinonimai
blender (Often used for crushing or pureeing food into liquid; a mixer usually beats or whisks without finely cutting.)
Antonimai
hand-whisk (A simple manual tool used instead of an electric mixer.)
Kolokacijos
hand mixer
|stand mixer
|electric mixer
|use a mixer
|mix with a mixer
Temos
food
|home
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- She used an electric mixer to whip the cream until it was thick.
- This recipe is easier if you have a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Our old hand mixer burned out while we were making the cake.
- Add the eggs slowly while the mixer is running on low speed.
- He borrowed his neighbor’s mixer to make cookies for the bake sale.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She uses a mixer to make cake batter.
- I bought a new hand mixer for my small kitchen.
- Turn off the mixer before you add the flour.
- The mixer is in the cupboard next to the oven.
- We cannot make this bread without a strong mixer.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
2
Non-alcoholic drink added to spirits
A soft drink like soda or juice that you mix with strong alcohol in a drink.
Vartosenos šablonas:
order [a drink] with a [mixer]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think 'mixer' means any drink. In bar or party contexts, a 'mixer' is specifically the non-alcoholic part of an alcoholic drink.
Sinonimai
soft drink (Any non-alcoholic fizzy drink; it is only a 'mixer' when combined with alcohol.)
Antonimai
straight (In drink orders, 'straight' means alcohol served without any mixer.)
Kolokacijos
order a mixer
|vodka and mixer
|soft drink mixer
|tonic as a mixer
|choose a mixer
Temos
food
|nightlife
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- What kind of mixer would you like with your gin, tonic or soda?
- They ran out of mixers, so people started drinking the rum straight.
- He always orders a whiskey with a ginger ale mixer.
- The bar offers several low-sugar mixers for cocktails.
- Tonic water is a popular mixer for many clear spirits.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I had rum with cola as a mixer.
- She asked for vodka and orange juice as a mixer.
- We need to buy more mixers for the party.
- He does not like sweet mixers in his drinks.
- What mixer goes well with this kind of alcohol?
Daiktavardis
B2
event
3
Informal social or networking event
A friendly event where people come together to talk and meet new people, often after work or at a conference.
Vartosenos šablonas:
attend a [type] mixer
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think 'mixer' here means a machine or drink. In event announcements like 'welcome mixer' or 'networking mixer', it means a social event.
Sinonimai
networking event (Focuses more on professional contacts; 'mixer' can be professional or purely social.)
Antonimai
formal meeting (A structured, serious gathering, opposite in mood and purpose to an informal mixer.)
Kolokacijos
networking mixer
|office mixer
|company mixer
|singles mixer
|host a mixer
Temos
social
|work
|events
|relationships
|business
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- The conference starts tonight with a networking mixer in the hotel lobby.
- Our department is hosting a casual mixer for new employees.
- They met at a singles mixer organized by a local dating group.
- The law school alumni mixer was busier than anyone expected.
- Students are invited to a welcome mixer during orientation week.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My company has a small mixer after work on Friday.
- We went to a singles mixer to meet new people.
- The school holds a mixer for new students every year.
- He met his boss at a business mixer.
- I am shy, so I do not like mixers.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
4
Person who socializes easily
A person who can (or cannot) easily talk and be friendly with many kinds of people.
Vartosenos šablonas:
be a [good/bad] mixer
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think 'mixer' always means a machine or drink. When used with words like 'good' or 'bad' about a person, it usually describes social ability.
Sinonimai
extrovert (Describes someone outgoing in general; 'good mixer' focuses more on ease with groups and new people.)
Antonimai
loner (A person who prefers to be alone, the opposite of someone who mixes easily with others.)
Kolokacijos
good mixer
|bad mixer
|not much of a mixer
|quite a mixer
Temos
social
|personality
|relationships
|emotions
Pavyzdžiai
- He’s a good mixer and quickly makes friends wherever he goes.
- I’ve never been much of a mixer, so large parties make me nervous.
- She’s quite a mixer and loves introducing people to each other.
- The job calls for a real mixer who enjoys talking to clients.
- Despite being shy, she’s become more of a mixer over time.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She is a good mixer and talks to everyone at the party.
- He is not much of a mixer and stays in the corner.
- You must be a good mixer to work in sales.
- My brother is a bad mixer; he does not like big groups.
- At school I was not a good mixer.
Daiktavardis
technical
B2
entity
5
Audio device that mixes signals
A machine used in music or sound work to control and combine sounds from microphones, instruments, or players.
Vartosenos šablonas:
connect [audio source] to the mixer
Dažna klaida:
Some learners confuse an 'amplifier' with a 'mixer'. A mixer mainly combines and controls sound levels; an amplifier mainly makes the sound louder.
Sinonimai
mixing console (A more formal or technical term, often for larger professional mixers.)
Antonimai
audio splitter (A device that separates one signal into several, rather than combining signals like a mixer.)
Kolokacijos
audio mixer
|DJ mixer
|sound mixer
|mixing desk
|plug into the mixer
Temos
music
|technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- The vocals and guitars are all running through the main mixer at the back of the hall.
- The DJ adjusted the levels on the mixer to blend the two tracks smoothly.
- In the studio, each microphone is connected to a separate channel on the mixer.
- They upgraded to a digital mixer to handle more inputs.
- The sound engineer muted the drums on the mixer during the quiet section.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The band connects all their microphones to a big mixer.
- The DJ uses a mixer to change between songs.
- We bought a small audio mixer for our podcast.
- Turn down the piano on the mixer, please.
- Each cable goes into a different channel on the mixer.
Daiktavardis
technical
B2
entity
6
Machine that mixes materials
A large machine that mixes things like cement, concrete, or paint into an even mixture.
Vartosenos šablonas:
load [material] into the mixer
Sinonimai
industrial blender (A general term for machines that mix or blend materials; 'mixer' is the more common word in construction contexts.)
Antonimai
separator (A machine that separates materials rather than combining them into a mixture.)
Kolokacijos
cement mixer
|concrete mixer
|industrial mixer
|paint mixer
Temos
construction
|technology
|work
|science
Pavyzdžiai
- The workers loaded sand and gravel into the concrete mixer.
- A cement mixer has been running outside the building site all morning.
- The factory installed a new mixer to blend different types of paint.
- Make sure the mixer is turned off before you clean the blades.
- They hired a portable mixer for the small construction job.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The cement goes into the mixer with water and sand.
- We rented a concrete mixer for the weekend.
- The paint mixer shakes the can very fast.
- Do not put your hand into the mixer.
- The big mixer stands next to the building site.
Gramatika
Posakiai
audio mixer
1/ˈɔdioʊ mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Device for mixing audio signals
A piece of sound equipment that controls and combines sounds from microphones, instruments, or players.
Pavyzdžiai
- All the microphones are plugged into the audio mixer.
- They upgraded their podcast setup with a new audio mixer.
bad mixer
1/bˈæd mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who is socially awkward
Someone who finds it hard to talk to new people and feel comfortable in groups.
Pavyzdžiai
- He admits he’s a bad mixer and avoids large social events.
- Being a bad mixer can make networking events very stressful.
company mixer
1/kˈʌmpəni mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Company-organized social gathering
A social event that a company organizes so people can meet and talk.
Pavyzdžiai
- The annual company mixer is held at a local bar.
- New hires are invited to a company mixer during their first week.
concrete mixer
1/kˈɑŋkɹit mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Machine for mixing concrete
A large machine that mixes the parts of concrete together so it is ready to pour.
Pavyzdžiai
- A concrete mixer truck arrived at the building site.
- They rented a concrete mixer for the driveway project.
DJ mixer
1/dˈi d͡ʒˈeɪ mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Mixer used by DJs
A special audio mixer that DJs use to change and join songs.
Pavyzdžiai
- He learned how to use a DJ mixer at a local club.
- The DJ mixer lets her fade one track into another smoothly.
food mixer
1/fˈud mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Kitchen machine for mixing food
A kitchen machine that mixes food for cooking or baking.
Pavyzdžiai
- She put the flour and eggs into the food mixer.
- Their old food mixer finally broke after many years.
good mixer
1/ɡˈʊd mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who is socially confident
Someone who can easily talk to many kinds of people and make friends.
Pavyzdžiai
- You have to be a good mixer to enjoy big conferences.
- She’s a good mixer, so she never feels lonely at parties.
hand mixer
1/hˈænd mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Handheld electric kitchen mixer
A small electric mixer that you hold in your hand to mix food.
Pavyzdžiai
- A hand mixer is easier to store in a small kitchen.
- He used a hand mixer to beat the eggs for the omelette.
networking mixer
1/nˈɛtwˌɚkɪŋ mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Informal professional networking event
A relaxed event where people meet others for work or business contacts.
Pavyzdžiai
- There will be a networking mixer after the conference sessions.
- The startup community holds a monthly networking mixer downtown.
office mixer
1/ˈɔfɪs mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Casual work social event
A casual party at work where employees can talk and relax together.
Pavyzdžiai
- We’re having an office mixer on Friday to welcome new staff.
- The office mixer is a good chance to meet people from other departments.
paint mixer
1/pˈeɪnt mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Machine for mixing paint
A machine that shakes or mixes paint so the color is even.
Pavyzdžiai
- The store clerk put the can into the paint mixer.
- The paint mixer shook the tin for a few minutes.
singles mixer
1/sˈɪŋɡəlz mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Social event for single people
A party where single people go to meet other single people.
Pavyzdžiai
- They met at a singles mixer hosted by a dating app.
- The hotel is organizing a Valentine’s Day singles mixer.
stand mixer
1/stˈænd mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
Countertop mixer with stand and bowl
A large kitchen mixer that stands on the counter and has its own mixing bowl.
Pavyzdžiai
- She bought a stand mixer to knead bread dough more easily.
- The stand mixer comes with different attachments for whisking and mixing.
cement mixer
1/sɪmˈɛnt mˈɪksɚ/
fixed phrase
machine that mixes cement
A machine that turns around and mixes cement with sand, gravel, and water.
Pavyzdžiai
- The noise from the cement mixer lasted all morning.
- The cement mixer rumbled loudly at the construction site.
- Workers filled the cement mixer with gravel and water.
- They rented a small cement mixer for the weekend project.